36545 ZIP Code — Jackson, AL

Clarke County, Alabama

ZIP code 36545 is located in Jackson, Alabama, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 394.46 square miles and serves a population of 8,818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36545

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $52,027. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36545 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,818

population

394.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36545 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36545

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36545. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Acceptable
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36548 Leroy (4.3 mi) 36569 Saint Stephens (9.9 mi) 36585 Wagarville (10.8 mi) 36540 Gainestown (12.9 mi) 36451 Grove Hill (16 mi) 36480 Uriah (18.3 mi) 36550 Little River (18.7 mi) 36553 Mc Intosh (18.8 mi) 36538 Frankville (19.2 mi) 36482 Whatley (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,818
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	394.46 sq mi
Water area	9.22 sq mi
Latitude	31.4649
Longitude	-87.8907
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,818

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$52,027

Median household income

$27,853

Per capita income

$134,100

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

29.0%

Poverty rate

15.0%

Unemployment

3,495

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

263

Under 5

294

198

5–9

221

224

10–14

249

251

15–19

280

292

20–24

326

444

25–34

494

500

35–44

558

413

45–54

460

269

55–59

300

377

60–64

420

554

65–74

618

252

75–84

280

133

85+

148

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,737	19.7%
18 and over	7,081	80.3%
65 and over	1,985	22.5%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.6%

White 44.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,470	49.6%
White	3,988	44.2%
Hispanic or Latino	203	2.3%
Other race	194	2.2%
Two or more races	82	0.9%
Asian	69	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$52,027

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,100
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	29.0%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	21.9%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.3%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	67.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,331	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	191	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	674	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	920	29.5%
Households with children under 18	743	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,237	39.7%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	36.4%
Married	42.7%	39.5%
Separated	2.6%	1.9%
Widowed	5.4%	10.3%
Divorced	12.5%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	3.1%
Kindergarten	119	7.7%
Elementary school	745	48.3%
High school	353	22.9%
College / grad school	278	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Construction 7.5%

Other services 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Professional & management 3.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.7%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 29.0%

Under 18 years 55.0%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 49.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	50.5%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	35.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	27.0%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	542	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,261	93.7%
Spanish	44	0.5%
Other Indo-European	19	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,681	98.4%
Born in same state	8,660	98.2%
Born in different state	7,589	86.1%
Foreign born	21	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	137	1.6%
Not a US citizen	61	44.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	546	6.2%
Arab	536	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	305	3.5%
English	23	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36545

What city is ZIP code 36545 in?

ZIP code 36545 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36545 in?

ZIP code 36545 falls within Clarke County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36545?

29% of residents in ZIP code 36545 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36545 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 36545 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36545?

The median home value in ZIP code 36545 is $134,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36545?

Health data for ZIP code 36545 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36545 in?

ZIP code 36545 observes the CST timezone.