ZIP code 36540
Where is ZIP code 36540?
Gainestown, Alabama
Clarke County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 36540 belongs to Gainestown, Alabama in Clarke County. 36540 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 code 251. About 872 people live in the 36540 area, where the median household income is $29,609. The closest ZIP codes are 36480 (Uriah, 10.2 mi southeast), 36545 (Jackson, 12.5 mi northwest) and 36470 (Perdue Hill, 12.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 36540 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gainestown |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Clarke County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 251 |
| Coordinates | 31.4258, -87.6822 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 365 |
Population and income in 36540
| Population | 872 · lower than 83% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 79% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.5 years · lower than 80% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 26% / 74% |
| Median household income | $29,609 · lower than 97% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,891 |
| Below the poverty line | 35% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 474 |
| Households | 329 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 43.35 sq mi (plus 0.86 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36540. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 36540
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36480 | Uriah, AL | 10.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 36545 | Jackson, AL | 12.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 36470 | Perdue Hill, AL | 12.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 36550 | Little River, AL | 14.5 mi S | Standard |
| 36482 | Whatley, AL | 14.8 mi N | Standard |
| 36457 | Megargel, AL | 15.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 36449 | Uriah, AL | 16.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 36458 | Mexia, AL | 17.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 36548 | Leroy, AL | 17.5 mi W | Standard |
| 36445 | Frisco City, AL | 17.7 mi E | Standard |
| 36543 | Huxford, AL | 19.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 36581 | Sunflower, AL | 19.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 36540 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 36540
123 MAIN ST
GAINESTOWN AL 36540
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (36540-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 36540?
- 36540 is a Gainestown, Alabama ZIP code.
- What county is 36540 in?
- ZIP code 36540 is in Clarke County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 36540 in?
- 36540 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 36540?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 36540 use area code 251.
- What is the population of ZIP code 36540?
- About 872 people live in ZIP code 36540, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 36540?
- The median household income in 36540 is $29,609 a year, lower than 97% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 36540?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 36540 are 36480 (Uriah, 10.2 miles), 36545 (Jackson, 12.5 miles), 36470 (Perdue Hill, 12.7 miles) and 36550 (Little River, 14.5 miles).