Zip Code 36540 — Gainestown, AL
36540 is a ZIP Code associated with Gainestown, AL, located within Clarke. 36540 ranks #6 out of 10 ZIP codes in Clarke County by population (and #527 out of 656 in AL). The area supports an estimated population of 872 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 7.8 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 36540 |
| Primary City | Gainestown |
| State / Province | AL |
| County | Clarke |
| Total Population | 872 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 7.8 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 36540 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 36540 | Clarke County | AL State Average |
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| Population | 872 | 24,065 (Total) | 5,086,600 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 7.8 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #6 of 10 | -- | -- |
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