🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

36026

Equality

ZIP Code 36026 is a standard zip code serving Equality, Equality, Alabama (AL), in Coosa County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,089 with a median household income of $65,333. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Alabama (AL)
County: Coosa
City: Equality
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 32.813900
Longitude: -86.105100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 73.69 mi²
Water Area: 3.81 mi²
Population Density: 15.0 people per mi² (15th percentile)
Bounding Box: 32.846231°N, 32.707120°S, -85.972159°E, -86.262011°W

With 1,089 residents spread across 73.69 square miles, this area has a population density of 15.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,089

Population

25th percentile

$65,333

Median Income

80th percentile

$155,200

Median Home Value

60th percentile

73.69 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 36026 is $65,333, and the median home value is $155,200. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

992

Total Units

483

Occupied Units

48.7%

Occupancy Rate

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