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ZIP Code 36266
Lineville, Alabama

ZIP code 36266 is in Lineville, located in Clay County, Alabama. Its 2020 Census population was 5,812. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $39,522, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
5,812
Census ZCTA
County
Clay
FIPS 01027
Median income (est.)
$39,522
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
178.915 mi²
+ 1.025 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityLineville, AL
CountyClay County (FIPS 01027)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates33.349846, -85.734314
Land / Water Area178.915 mi² land · 1.025 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,250 individual tax returns filed in 36266 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
32.4%
$25K–$50K
30.2%
$50K–$75K
14.2%
$75K–$100K
8.9%
$100K–$200K
11.1%
$200K+
3.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 19% of 36266's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($39,522) 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 36266's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$39,522
▲ 6.4%
Filers earning $200K+
3.1%
▲ 0.5 pt
Total filers
2,250
▼ 1.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36266/soi?year=… $35K 2020 $37K 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 36266 ZCTA.

2000
5,346
 
2010
5,582
▲ +4.4%
2020
5,812
▲ +4.1%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number014940
City AliasesBarfield, Campbells Crossroads, Erin, Highland, Lineville, Ofelia, Pyriton, Shinebone, Watts Mill

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36266 in?

ZIP code 36266 is in Clay County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01027).

What city is ZIP code 36266?

The primary USPS city for 36266 is Lineville, AL.

What is the population of ZIP code 36266?

The 2020 Census population of 36266 was 5,812 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36266?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36266 is about $39,522, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.