ZIP Code 36853 Demographics

Tallapoosa County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36853 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,579

↓ 79.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,158

↑ +12.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$233,000

↑ +83.3% vs county

Median Age

50.7 yrs

↓ +12.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

13.9%

↓ +34.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36853 compares to Tallapoosa County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36853 $60k Tallapoosa $53k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36853 $233k Tallapoosa $127k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$849

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36853 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$233,000
Down Payment (20%)$46,600
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,479P&I: $1178 | Tax: $233 | Ins: $68
Rent (Local Median)
$849
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $630/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36853, sorted by distance.

36850 6.6 mi away tallapoosa county 36879 13.3 mi away lee county 36256 16.7 mi away tallapoosa county 36862 20.1 mi away chambers county 36801 23.0 mi away lee county 36804 31.2 mi away lee county 36874 36.7 mi away lee county 36877 42.5 mi away lee 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 36853 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.