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36540

Alabama · 872 residents · 43.352 sq mi
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ZIP 36540 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Clarke County median. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Clarke County, 36540 ranks 9th by median household income.

$29,609
US average: $82,259
16.5%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
32.2%
Age 65+
9.3%
26.4%
73.6%
2.65 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(121)
Black80.6%(703)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41%(357)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Clarke County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST9TH OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
36446$58,571
36451$54,417
36482$69,671
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 36540?

ZIP code 36540 has about 872 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36540?

The typical household in ZIP code 36540 earns about $29,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in ZIP code 36540?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 36540 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36540?

About 35.3% of people in ZIP code 36540 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024