PlainZIP

Anniston, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36205

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

635
57/sq mi
$24,734
Median income
$251,600
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anniston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
30%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36205 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36205 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, home to just 635 residents across 11.1 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36205 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,734 (59% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $21,831. 45.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. Housing costs here run $251,600 for a typical home value (42% above the state average), with rent averaging $844 a month; 30.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is -. To put 36205 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Calhoun County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anniston, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36205.

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 36205, 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

635

Population

11.1

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36205?

33.6

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 55.4%
African American 40.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$24,734

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$21,831

Per Capita Income

45.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36205 ranks nationally

Anniston, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,734 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 38.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

535

Total Housing Units

506

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.4%
Renter 69.6%

$251,600

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$844

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 36205, employing approximately 1,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,685,000.

26

Businesses

1,194

Employees

$54.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 19.2%
Wholesale trade 3 11.5%
Educational services 3 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.5%

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 36205 vs 36206 →

ZIP 36205 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 36205 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36205 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 36205 ranks #8 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
36206 Anniston, AL 11,427 1.6 mi
36277 Weaver, AL 5,420 3.2 mi
36207 Anniston, AL 19,801 5.3 mi
36265 Jacksonville, AL 21,060 9.0 mi
36201 Anniston, AL 20,156 6.6 mi
36250 Alexandria, AL 4,603 6.8 mi
36203 Oxford, AL 18,799 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

36265 standard
Jacksonville, AL
Pop: 21,060
36201 standard
Anniston, AL
Pop: 20,156
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

Related Areas

Calhoun County Anniston, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36205 in? ▼
ZIP code 36205 (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 36205? ▼
ZIP code 36205 in Anniston, AL has a population of 635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36205? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36205 is $24,734, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36205? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36205 is $251,600, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36205? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36205 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36205? ▼
ZIP code 36205 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 1,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36205? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36205 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Wholesale trade (3), Educational services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36205? ▼
In ZIP code 36205, 38.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36205? ▼
In ZIP code 36205, approximately 30.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36205? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36205 is 45.5% 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.