36861 ZIP Code — Jacksons Gap, AL

Tallapoosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 36861 is located in Jacksons Gap, Alabama, within Tallapoosa County. It covers approximately 50.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/334.

About ZIP code 36861

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 36861 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,703

population

50.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jacksons Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36853 Dadeville (5.5 mi) 35010 Alexander City (5.5 mi) 36850 Camp Hill (10.4 mi) 36256 Daviston (12.7 mi) 35089 Kellyton (13.6 mi) 36026 Equality (17.3 mi) 36879 Waverly (19.7 mi) 36879 Waverly (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,703
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	50.12 sq mi
Water area	10.35 sq mi
Latitude	32.8777
Longitude	-85.8270
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	52.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	31.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,703

Population

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$61,563

Median household income

$42,751

Per capita income

$238,900

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

1,922

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

144

25–34

136

134

35–44

126

158

45–54

150

148

55–59

139

186

60–64

176

253

65–74

238

107

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	310	11.5%
18 and over	2,393	88.5%
65 and over	721	26.7%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Black or African American 13.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,242	82.2%
Black or African American	370	13.6%
Two or more races	59	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	23	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.7%
Asian	13	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	52.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	31.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$61,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 24.0%

$1M+ 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,900
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	45.3%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	35.2%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	81.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	613	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	218	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	254	23.1%
Households with children under 18	107	9.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	531	48.4%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	14.5%
Married	56.9%	59.5%
Separated	0.8%	2.0%
Widowed	4.0%	12.8%
Divorced	11.1%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.1%
Kindergarten	41	10.9%
Elementary school	188	49.9%
High school	29	7.7%
College / grad school	111	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.5%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 11.8%

Other services 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Information 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 8.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.0%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	255	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,658	98.3%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,686	99.4%
Born in same state	2,652	98.1%
Born in different state	2,066	76.4%
Foreign born	34	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.6%
Not a US citizen	15	88.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	500	18.5%
Arab	333	12.3%
Italian	326	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.7%
Norwegian	11	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36861

What city is ZIP code 36861 in?

ZIP code 36861 is primarily assigned to Jacksons Gap, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36861 in?

ZIP code 36861 falls within Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36861 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 36861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36861 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 36861 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36861 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 36861 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36861 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 36861 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36861 in?

ZIP code 36861 observes the CST timezone.