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Jacksonville, AL
City in Calhoun County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36265.
Population
14,437
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,324
ZIP codes
1
Jacksonville and its ZIP codes
Jacksonville at a glance
- Jacksonville is about 13 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $51,814 a year, 19% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,500 (12% below Alabama) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Jacksonville, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jacksonville, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,814
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$185,500
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
25.6
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,426), German Americans (1,415), Mexican Americans (520).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Jacksonville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,428
43,473 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $9,358 per person
How people get to work
Jacksonville, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jacksonville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
292
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jacksonville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Jacksonville
1 in or overlapping Jacksonville. Population shown
Cities near Jacksonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeaverCity | 4.7 mi | 3.5 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 12.8 |
| Nances CreekCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.8 |
| AlexandriaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 11.1 |
| SaksCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 12.2 |
| AnnistonCity | 9.9 mi | 45.9 |
| ChoccoloccoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.6 |
| PiedmontCity | 12 mi | 9.8 |
| West End-Cobb TownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| GlencoeCity | 13 mi | 17 |
| Hokes BluffCity | 14 mi | 11.9 |
| Hobson CityTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| BallplayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 23.6 |
| Spring GardenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| SouthsideCity | 17 mi | 19.1 |
| HeflinCity | 16 mi | 16.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jacksonville, AL in?
- Jacksonville is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Jacksonville, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jacksonville include 36265.
- What is the population of Jacksonville, AL?
- About 14,437 people live in Jacksonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jacksonville?
- Nearby places include Weaver (4.7 mi), White Plains (5.2 mi), Nances Creek (6.2 mi), Alexandria (7.5 mi), Saks (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023