The ZIP Code 36540 is associated with the city of Gainestown in Alabama in Clarke County in the U.S. The ZIP Code 36540 has a median age of approximately 45.7 years, with 22.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 628.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36540, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 36540 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36540 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (55.6%), followed by Black or African American (44.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Black or African American | 44.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding household income, approximately 25.6% of the population in 36540 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 13.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.6% of 36540 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 25.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.3% |
In ZIP Code 36540, 76.8% of the population graduated high school, while 3.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 57.5% in this Clarke County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 20.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 57.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.0% |
| Associate's degree | 10.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36540 are older than average. The median age of 45.7 years in ZIP Code 36540 is approximately 19.95% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.1% of the population in 36540 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 17.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 36540 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 20.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 36540, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Clarke County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36540, an estimated 37.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 28.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Clarke County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 28.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 37.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
In 36540, 47.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.7 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36540 work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing, while an estimated 16.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 36540 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 12.5% |
| Construction | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 16.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.8% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 27.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.1% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36540 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36540 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36540 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.37% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.12% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36540 | 12.68¢/kWh | 12.35¢/kWh | 11¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 14.87¢/kWh | 13.4¢/kWh | 7.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 36540 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.42 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.51 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.88 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.46 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.4 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.73 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.77 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.24 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 36540, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 36540 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Clarke County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 10 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 4 |
| Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services | 2 |
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 1 |