ZIP Code 36261 in Edwardsville, AL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Edwardsville, Alabama
County:Cleburne County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:50:58 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:256 / 938
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.7075, -85.5095
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36261 - Edwardsville, AL

ZIP Code 36261, Edwardsville

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationCleburne County, AL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points29 (1 homes, 5 businesses)
PO Boxes23
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 36264
Key Facts
  • The ZIP code serves only Tallapoosa Street for street delivery, making it one of Alabama's smallest delivery footprints.
  • With 23 PO Boxes and minimal street presence, this is classified as a PO Box facility rather than a full-service post office.
  • The post office recorded 5 businesses, suggesting limited commercial activity within the ZIP boundaries.
  • ZIP 36261 is enclosed within 36264, meaning most of the broader Edwardsville area receives mail through the neighboring ZIP.
  • One city carrier route serves the area, though the geographic coverage is extremely limited compared to typical Alabama small towns.
  • The facility has been operating since at least October 2004, maintaining continuous service to this small Cleburne County community.

Postal Service Structure

This setup is typical for small Alabama communities where a single street warrants postal service but the broader area relies on neighboring ZIPs for home delivery. Residents living beyond Tallapoosa Street likely receive mail through 36264, the enclosing ZIP that covers the wider geographic area. The post office maintains one city carrier route, but with just one street in the official records, that tells you this is a minimal delivery operation. It's a postal outpost more than a delivery hub.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Coverage

With only Tallapoosa Street in the delivery records, this represents one of the most geographically limited ZIP codes in Alabama. The street name references the Tallapoosa River, which flows through eastern Alabama and western Georgia.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 36261 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:27Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 36261 is located in Cleburne County, Alabama, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alabama's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 36261. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
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CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7543.86 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0123176Source: Census
Place Name:Edwardsville town; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


36262 | | 36260

Schools in ZIP Code 36261


We could not locate which school district 36261 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Fruithurst Elementary School 222 School St
Fruithurst, AL 36262
District: Cleburne County School DistrictNearby
Cleburne County High School 520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
District: Cleburne County School DistrictNearby
Cleburne County Elementary School 584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
District: Cleburne County School DistrictNearby
Cleburne County Middle School 661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
District: Cleburne County School DistrictNearby
Cleburne County Career Technical School 11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
District: Cleburne County School DistrictNearby
Faith Christian School 4100 Ronnaki Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Donoho School 2501 Henry Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
District: Private SchoolNearby
Iqra Math And Science Academy 1821 Mccall Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36261


Jacksonville State University 700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Type: Post Secondary
West Georgia Technical College 176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco, GA 30182
Type: Post Secondary
University Of West Georgia 1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA 30118-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Gadsden State Community College 1001 George Wallace Dr
Gadsden, AL 35903
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Highlands College 3175 Cedartown Highway, S.e.
Rome, GA 30161-3897
Type: Post Secondary
Talladega College 627 West Battle Street
Talladega, AL 35160
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov