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ZIP Code 36251
Ashland, Alabama

ZIP code 36251 is in Ashland, located in Clay County, Alabama. Its 2020 Census population was 5,138. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $39,919, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
5,138
Census ZCTA
County
Clay
FIPS 01027
Median income (est.)
$39,919
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
144.547 mi²
+ 0.719 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityAshland, AL
CountyClay County (FIPS 01027)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates33.22228, -85.872375
Land / Water Area144.547 mi² land · 0.719 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,020 individual tax returns filed in 36251 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
31.7%
$25K–$50K
30.7%
$50K–$75K
15.3%
$75K–$100K
9.4%
$100K–$200K
10.9%
$200K+
2.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 16% of 36251's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($39,919) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 36251's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$39,919
▲ 4.1%
Filers earning $200K+
2.0%
▲ 0.0 pt
Total filers
2,020
▼ 1.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36251/soi?year=… $37K 2020 $38K 2021 $40K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 36251 ZCTA.

2000
5,205
 
2010
5,103
▼ -2.0%
2020
5,138
▲ +0.7%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number010400
City AliasesAshland, Bluff Spring, Carr Mill, Gibsonville, Harkins Crossroads, Idaho

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36251 in?

ZIP code 36251 is in Clay County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01027).

What city is ZIP code 36251?

The primary USPS city for 36251 is Ashland, AL.

What is the population of ZIP code 36251?

The 2020 Census population of 36251 was 5,138 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36251?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36251 is about $39,919, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.