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 High-density area
- $37,614
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36201 (Anniston, AL) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.1 in 2023 to 192.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,111. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,900 (54% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $728; owner occupancy is 58.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 36201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 36201?
41.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$23,111
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36201 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Anniston, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$37,614 10th percentile higher than 10% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,602housing units
9,602
Total Housing Units
6,931
Occupied Units
2,671
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 36201
Anniston (36201)
20,156 residents
- 36203
Oxford (36203)
18,799 residents
- 36206
Anniston (36206)
11,427 residents
- 36271 6,023
Ohatchee (36271)
6,023 residents
- 36277 5,420
Weaver (36277)
5,420 residents
- 36250 4,603
Alexandria (36250)
4,603 residents
- 36260 4,247
Eastaboga (36260)
4,247 residents
- 36205 635
Anniston (36205)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36250
Alexandria (36250)
$83,406 median income
- 36260
Eastaboga (36260)
$73,007 median income
- 36203
Oxford (36203)
$69,485 median income
- 36271
Ohatchee (36271)
$68,250 median income
- 36277
Weaver (36277)
$62,610 median income
- 36206
Anniston (36206)
$51,116 median income
- 36201
Anniston (36201)
$37,614 median income
- 36205 $24,734
Anniston (36205)
$24,734 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36201, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,156 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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