ZIP Code 36250
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Alexandria · Calhoun County · Alabama
- Population
- 4,603
- Median income
- $83,406
- Median home value
- $211,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.8%
- Land area
- 45.7 sq mi
101/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36250 in Alexandria, Alabama has a population of 4,603. The median household income is $83,406, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $211,600, 24% below the US average. 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36250 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.7 square miles in Alexandria, Calhoun County, Alabama. The area is home to 4,603 residents, producing a population density of 101 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 36250 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36250 sits at $83,406 (37% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,550. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $211,600 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $908 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36250 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 36250 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 36250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36250.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 36250, Alexandria, 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
4,603
Population
45.7
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36250?
39.7
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$83,406
Median Household Income
+37% vs state
$39,550
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 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?
1,859
Total Housing Units
1,657
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,600
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$908
Median Rent
1989
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36250 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 154 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 169 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 184 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 202 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 207 |
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 91 business establishments in ZIP 36250, employing approximately 1,034 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,514,000.
91
Businesses
1,034
Employees
$43.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.3% |
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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