36026 ZIP Code — Equality, AL

Coosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 36026 is located in Equality, Alabama, within Coosa County. It covers approximately 72.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36026

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $293,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,321) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36026 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,294

population

72.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Equality	Acceptable
Equality	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35089 Kellyton (11.2 mi) 36024 Eclectic (12 mi) 35136 Rockford (12.1 mi) 36080 Titus (12.5 mi) 35010 Alexander City (13.3 mi) 36092 Wetumpka (13.4 mi) 36861 Jacksons Gap (17.3 mi) 36078 Tallassee (19.6 mi) 35183 Weogufka (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,294
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	72.46 sq mi
Water area	3.89 sq mi
Latitude	32.7895
Longitude	-86.1051
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	56.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	30.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	14.7%	3.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,294

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

$86,321

Median household income

$67,707

Per capita income

$293,800

Median home value

$1,045

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

879

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

154

65–74

180

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	96	7.4%
18 and over	1,198	92.6%
65 and over	447	34.5%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 4.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,222	94.4%
Black or African American	56	4.3%
Two or more races	16	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	56.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	30.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	14.7%	3.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 12.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	12.6%
Median income	$86,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 15.9%

$500k–$1M 30.5%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$293,800
Median rent / month	$1,045
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	36.6%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	19.9%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	9.2%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	31.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	89.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	32.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	152	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	230	39.3%
Households with children under 18	78	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	59.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	32.4%
Married	39.5%	32.1%
Separated	5.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	28.3%
Divorced	14.8%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	42.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	7.6%
High school	19	20.7%
College / grad school	27	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 7.8%

Public administration 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.8%
Carpool	17.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.3%
Retirement income	50.8%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	22.9%
Uninsured under 19	33.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,263	97.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,294	100.0%
Born in same state	1,286	99.4%
Born in different state	945	73.0%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	327	25.3%
French	307	23.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	202	15.6%
German	21	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	89.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36026

What city is ZIP code 36026 in?

ZIP code 36026 is primarily assigned to Equality, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36026 in?

ZIP code 36026 falls within Coosa County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36026 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 36026 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36026 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 36026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36026 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 36026 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 36026?

ZIP code 36026 has an estimated population of 1,294 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36026 in?

ZIP code 36026 observes the CST timezone.