ZIP Code 36206
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Anniston · Calhoun County · Alabama
- Population
- 11,427
- Median income
- $51,116
- Median home value
- $130,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.0%
- Land area
- 41.4 sq mi
276/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36206 in Anniston, Alabama has a population of 11,427. The median household income is $51,116, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $130,500, 53% below the US average. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.4 square miles in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. The area is home to 11,427 residents, producing a population density of 276 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36206 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36206 sits at $51,116 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,022. The poverty rate stands at 20.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $130,500 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 36206 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$27,022
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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