ZIP Code 36540: Gainestown, Alabama
ZIP code 36540 is assigned to Gainestown, Alabama, and lies within Clarke County. Its reference point is at latitude 31.4258 and longitude -87.6822 (31°25'32.9"N 87°40'55.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 36540
36540 is the only ZIP code listed for Gainestown, AL in our directory.
Across Clarke County there are 14 ZIP codes listed, and Alabama has 872 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 36480 in Uriah, AL, about 10 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 36540 |
|---|---|
| City | Gainestown |
| County | Clarke County |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Latitude | 31.4258 |
| Longitude | -87.6822 |
| DMS | 31°25'32.9"N 87°40'55.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 36480 (Uriah, 10 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 36540
Map centered on 31.4258, -87.6822. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 36540
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 36540, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 36540, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Uriah, AL (10 mi southeast), Carlton, AL (12 mi southwest) and Alma, AL (12 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Uriah, AL – 10 mi southeast
- Carlton, AL – 12 mi southwest
- Alma, AL – 12 mi west
- Jackson, AL – 12 mi northwest
- Allen, AL – 13 mi north
- Little River, AL – 15 mi south
- Salitpa, AL – 15 mi northwest
- Walker Springs, AL – 15 mi northwest
- Whatley, AL – 15 mi north
- Megargel, AL – 15 mi east
Schools Near Gainestown, AL
If you are moving to ZIP code 36540, check the school district serving Gainestown and Clarke County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 36540 may also use facilities in nearby Uriah, Carlton and Alma.
Shopping and Dining in Gainestown
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Gainestown, Alabama can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 36540.
To research local history, try searching for Clarke County records and archives along with the name Gainestown.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 36540, Uriah lies about 10 mi to the southeast, Carlton lies about 12 mi to the southwest, Alma lies about 12 mi to the west, Jackson lies about 12 mi to the northwest and Allen lies about 13 mi to the north. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 36540
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