ZIP code 36251
Where is ZIP code 36251?
Ashland, Alabama
Clay County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 36251 belongs to Ashland, Alabama in Clay County. 36251 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 256 and 938. About 5,302 people live in the 36251 area, where the median household income is $50,466. The closest ZIP codes are 36267 (Millerville, 6.8 mi southwest), 36255 (Cragford, 7.1 mi east) and 36266 (Lineville, 7.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 36251 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ashland |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Clay County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 256, 938 |
| Coordinates | 33.2474, -85.829 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 362 |
Population and income in 36251
| Population | 5,302 · higher than 57% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 36 · lower than 66% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.7 years · higher than 52% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $50,466 · lower than 65% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,373 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $169,500 · higher than 56% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $449 a month |
| Housing units | 2,562 |
| Households | 2,180 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 146.57 sq mi (plus 0.62 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36251. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 36251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36267 | Millerville, AL | 6.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 36255 | Cragford, AL | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 36266 | Lineville, AL | 7.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 36256 | Daviston, AL | 15.4 mi S | Standard |
| 36258 | Delta, AL | 16.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 36276 | Wadley, AL | 17.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 35072 | Goodwater, AL | 18.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 35011 | Alexander City, AL | 19.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 35161 | Talladega, AL | 19.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 35082 | Hollins, AL | 20.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 36278 | Wedowee, AL | 20.9 mi E | Standard |
| 35160 | Talladega, AL | 20.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 36251 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 36251
123 MAIN ST
ASHLAND AL 36251
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bluff Spring, Carr Mill, Gibsonville, Harkins Crossroads and Idaho: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (36251-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 36251?
- 36251 is a Ashland, Alabama ZIP code.
- What county is 36251 in?
- ZIP code 36251 is in Clay County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 36251 in?
- 36251 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 36251?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 36251 use area codes 256 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 36251?
- About 5,302 people live in ZIP code 36251, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 36251?
- The median household income in 36251 is $50,466 a year, lower than 65% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 36251?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 36251 are 36267 (Millerville, 6.8 miles), 36255 (Cragford, 7.1 miles), 36266 (Lineville, 7.8 miles) and 36256 (Daviston, 15.4 miles).