Anniston, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36206
Calhoun County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,427
- 276/sq mi High-density area
- $51,116
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 276
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36206 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 36206 (Anniston, AL) rose +19.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.4 in 2023 to 219.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36206 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, home to 11,427 residents across 41.4 square miles, a density of 276 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36206 reports a modest median household income of $51,116 (16% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,022. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,500 (26% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $820; owner occupancy is 61.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 36206 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 36206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anniston, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36206.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 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 36206, 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
11,427
Population
41.4
Area (sq mi)
276
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36206?
37.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.2%
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?
$51,116
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$27,022
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36206 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)
$51,116 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
4,985housing units
4,985
Total Housing Units
4,340
Occupied Units
645
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$820
Median Rent
1976
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
+19.2%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36206 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.2% | 135 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 156 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 186 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 184 |
| 2024 | +19.2% | 220 |
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 144 business establishments in ZIP 36206, employing approximately 2,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,297,000.
144
Businesses
2,287
Employees
$88.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 24.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.9% |
| Information | 7 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 36206 vs 36277 →
ZIP 36206 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
- 36206
Anniston (36206)
11,427 residents
- 36277 5,420
Weaver (36277)
5,420 residents
- 36250 4,603
Alexandria (36250)
4,603 residents
- 36279 2,645
Wellington (36279)
2,645 residents
- 36205 635
Anniston (36205)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36206 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36206 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
- 36207
Anniston (36207)
$67,969 median income
- 36277
Weaver (36277)
$62,610 median income
- 36265
Jacksonville (36265)
$55,294 median income
- 36279
Wellington (36279)
$53,024 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 36206 ranks #6 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 36206, 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 (11,427 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 36206 in?
ZIP code 36206 (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 36206?
ZIP code 36206 in Anniston, AL has a population of 11,427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36206?
The median household income in ZIP 36206 is $51,116, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36206?
The median home value in ZIP 36206 is $130,500, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36206 is White at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36206?
ZIP code 36206 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 2,287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36206 are: Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (21), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36206 increased by 19.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 36206?
In ZIP code 36206, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 36206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36206 is 22.4 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 36206?
In ZIP code 36206, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36206 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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