PlainZIP

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
$51,116
Median income
$130,500
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,022. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Calhoun County, letting you compare 36206 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36206?

37.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 50.3%
African American 37.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

How ZIP 36206 ranks nationally

Anniston, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,116 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

Owner 61.5%
Renter 38.5%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36206 ranks #4 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 36206 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 36206 ranks #6 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
36277 Weaver, AL 5,420 1.8 mi
36205 Anniston, AL 635 1.6 mi
36250 Alexandria, AL 4,603 5.3 mi
36265 Jacksonville, AL 21,060 8.0 mi
36201 Anniston, AL 20,156 6.8 mi
36207 Anniston, AL 19,801 6.9 mi
36279 Wellington, AL 2,645 10.4 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
36271 standard
Ohatchee, AL
Pop: 6,023
36277 standard
Weaver, AL
Pop: 5,420

Related Areas

Calhoun County Anniston, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.