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36861

Alabama · 2,853 residents · 50.1 sq mi
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With 2,853 people, ZIP 36861 is a ZIP code in Tallapoosa County. The median age is 53.3, about 14 years above the US median. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 1%. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Median rent is $717 a month. Among the 5 ZIP codes in Tallapoosa County, 36861 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$65,577
US average: $82,259
$41,484
US average: $44,673
$273,500
US average: $376,019
26.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
50.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
16.3%
Age 65+
30.6%
45.3%
54.7%
2.40 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(2,207)
Black10.2%(291)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other11.9%(339)
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Tallapoosa County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 5HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
35010$51,338
36256$64,167
36850$42,000
36853$73,594
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 36861?

ZIP code 36861 has about 2,853 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36861?

The typical household in ZIP code 36861 earns about $65,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 36861 expensive?

In ZIP code 36861, the median home is worth about $273,500, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 36861?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 36861 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36861?

About 13.3% of people in ZIP code 36861 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Tallapoosa County
Other ZIP codes in Tallapoosa County
ZIP 35010ZIP 36853ZIP 36850ZIP 36256

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