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Anniston, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36201

Calhoun County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,156
209/sq mi
$37,614
Median income
$80,900
Median home value
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anniston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
209
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, with 20,156 residents across 96.6 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36201 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,614 (38% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,111. The poverty rate stands at 23.9% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $80,900 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $728 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 36201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anniston, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36201.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36201, Anniston, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,156

Population

96.6

Area (sq mi)

209

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36201?

41.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 47.0%
African American 45.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$37,614

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$23,111

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36201 ranks nationally

Anniston, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$37,614 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,602

Total Housing Units

6,931

Occupied Units

2,671

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$80,900

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$728

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36201 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.9% 140
2021 +13.7% 159
2022 -3.4% 153
2023 +28.4% 197
2024 -2.5% 192

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 486 business establishments in ZIP 36201, employing approximately 6,092 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,668,000.

486

Businesses

6,092

Employees

$300.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 60 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 11.3%
Finance and insurance 53 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 44 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 37 7.6%
Construction 24 4.9%
Manufacturing 23 4.7%
Wholesale trade 23 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.6%
Information 7 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36201 vs 36203 →

ZIP 36201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36201 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36203 Oxford, AL 18,799 5.5 mi
36250 Alexandria, AL 4,603 8.1 mi
36206 Anniston, AL 11,427 6.8 mi
36205 Anniston, AL 635 6.6 mi
36277 Weaver, AL 5,420 8.2 mi
36260 Eastaboga, AL 4,247 8.5 mi
36271 Ohatchee, AL 6,023 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

36265 standard
Jacksonville, AL
Pop: 21,060
36207 standard
Anniston, AL
Pop: 19,801
36203 standard
Oxford, AL
Pop: 18,799
36206 standard
Anniston, AL
Pop: 11,427
36271 standard
Ohatchee, AL
Pop: 6,023
36277 standard
Weaver, AL
Pop: 5,420

Related Areas

Calhoun County Anniston, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36201 in? ▼
ZIP code 36201 (Anniston) is located in Calhoun County, Alabama. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36201? ▼
ZIP code 36201 in Anniston, AL has a population of 20,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36201 is $37,614, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36201 is $80,900, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36201 is White at 47.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36201? ▼
ZIP code 36201 has 486 business establishments employing approximately 6,092 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36201 are: Retail trade (104), Other services (except public administration) (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (55). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36201 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36201? ▼
In ZIP code 36201, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36201 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36201? ▼
In ZIP code 36201, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36201 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.