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ZIP Code 36861
Jacksons Gap, Alabama

ZIP code 36861 is in Jacksons Gap, located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, within the Alexander City metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 3,319. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $45,395, and about 8% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,319
Census ZCTA
County
Tallapoosa
FIPS 01123
Median income (est.)
$45,395
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
49.359 mi²
+ 10.878 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityJacksons Gap, AL
CountyTallapoosa County (FIPS 01123)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Alexander City, AL Micro Area (10760)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates32.890892, -85.84919
Land / Water Area49.359 mi² land · 10.878 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,420 individual tax returns filed in 36861 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
28.2%
$25K–$50K
26.8%
$50K–$75K
12.7%
$75K–$100K
7.8%
$100K–$200K
16.9%
$200K+
7.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 38% of 36861's total adjusted gross income, from 8% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($45,395) 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 36861's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$45,395
▲ 3.3%
Filers earning $200K+
7.8%
▼ 0.2 pt
Total filers
1,420
▲ 2.2%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36861/soi?year=… $41K 2020 $44K 2021 $45K 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 36861 ZCTA.

2000
3,491
 
2010
3,264
▼ -6.5%
2020
3,319
▲ +1.7%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number014370
City AliasesJacksons Gap

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36861 in?

ZIP code 36861 is in Tallapoosa County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01123).

What city is ZIP code 36861?

The primary USPS city for 36861 is Jacksons Gap, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36861 in?

36861 is part of the Alexander City, AL Micro Area (MSA code 10760).

What is the population of ZIP code 36861?

The 2020 Census population of 36861 was 3,319 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36861?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36861 is about $45,395, with around 8% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.