PlainZIP

Anniston, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36207

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

19,801
104/sq mi
$67,969
Median income
$202,000
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anniston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36207 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36207 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, home to 19,801 residents across 191.1 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36207 reports a modest median household income of $67,969 (12% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,816. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $202,000 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $901 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 36207 in local context, 4 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 36207

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anniston, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36207.

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 36207, 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

19,801

Population

191.1

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36207?

44.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 24.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$67,969

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$39,816

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36207 ranks nationally

Anniston, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,969 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,179

Total Housing Units

7,917

Occupied Units

1,262

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$202,000

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$901

Median Rent

1977

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36207 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 139
2021 +7.9% 150
2022 +19.1% 179
2023 +3.8% 185
2024 +2.8% 191

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 385 business establishments in ZIP 36207, employing approximately 7,960 people with a combined annual payroll of $395,717,000.

385

Businesses

7,960

Employees

$395.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 105 27.3%
Other services (except public administration) 46 11.9%
Retail trade 39 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 9.6%
Construction 22 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.7%
Wholesale trade 20 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 5.2%
Manufacturing 17 4.4%
Accommodation and food services 17 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.4%
Finance and insurance 11 2.9%
Information 6 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 36207 vs 36205 →

ZIP 36207 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 36207 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36207 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 36207 ranks #2 of 5 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
36205 Anniston, AL 635 5.3 mi
36206 Anniston, AL 11,427 6.9 mi
36277 Weaver, AL 5,420 8.2 mi
36203 Oxford, AL 18,799 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

36265 standard
Jacksonville, AL
Pop: 21,060
36201 standard
Anniston, AL
Pop: 20,156
36203 standard
Oxford, AL
Pop: 18,799
36206 standard
Anniston, AL
Pop: 11,427
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 36207 in? ▼
ZIP code 36207 (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 36207? ▼
ZIP code 36207 in Anniston, AL has a population of 19,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36207? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36207 is $67,969, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36207? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36207 is $202,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36207? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36207 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36207? ▼
ZIP code 36207 has 385 business establishments employing approximately 7,960 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36207? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36207 are: Health care and social assistance (105), Other services (except public administration) (46), Retail trade (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36207? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36207 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 36207? ▼
In ZIP code 36207, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 36207? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36207 is 24.3 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 36207? ▼
In ZIP code 36207, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36207? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36207 is 10.1% 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.