ZIP Code 36256 Demographics

Tallapoosa County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36256 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,376

↓ 96.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$55,500

↑ +4.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$139,500

↑ +9.8% vs county

Median Age

43.6 yrs

↑ 3.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.9%

↑ 33.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36256 compares to Tallapoosa County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36256 $56k Tallapoosa $53k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36256 $140k Tallapoosa $127k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

89.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$629

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36256 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$139,500
Down Payment (20%)$27,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$886P&I: $705 | Tax: $140 | Ins: $41
Rent (Local Median)
$629
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $257/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36256, sorted by distance.

36853 16.7 mi away tallapoosa county 36862 17.9 mi away chambers county 36850 17.9 mi away tallapoosa county 36879 23.2 mi away lee county 36852 30.9 mi away lee county 36854 36.1 mi away chambers county 31833 38.0 mi away troup county

About Tallapoosa County

Tallapoosa County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 41,251. The county's median household income is $53,282 and median home value is $127,100. ZIP code 36256 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Tallapoosa County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.