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 Moderate-density area
- $24,734
- Median income Below-median income area
- $251,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anniston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 1st 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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,831. The poverty rate is 45.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $251,600 (42% above the average Alabama ZIP), with only 30.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $844.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 36205 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 36205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anniston, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36205.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36205?
33.6
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
7.0%
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?
$24,734
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$21,831
Per Capita Income
45.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36205 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)
$24,734 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
535housing units
535
Total Housing Units
506
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,600
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 36265
Jacksonville (36265)
21,060 residents
- 36201
Anniston (36201)
20,156 residents
- 36207
Anniston (36207)
19,801 residents
- 36203
Oxford (36203)
18,799 residents
- 36206
Anniston (36206)
11,427 residents
- 36277 5,420
Weaver (36277)
5,420 residents
- 36250 4,603
Alexandria (36250)
4,603 residents
- 36205 635
Anniston (36205)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36205 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36205 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
- 36203
Oxford (36203)
$69,485 median income
- 36207
Anniston (36207)
$67,969 median income
- 36277
Weaver (36277)
$62,610 median income
- 36265
Jacksonville (36265)
$55,294 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 36205 ranks #8 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 36205, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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