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Alexandria, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36250

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

4,603
101/sq mi
$83,406
Median income
$211,600
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
101
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36250 covers 45.7 square miles in Alexandria, Calhoun County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,603 residents on file, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $211,600 (19% above the state average), median rent at $908 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36250, plus 6 more within Calhoun County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 36250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36250.

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 36250, Alexandria, 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

4,603

Population

45.7

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36250?

39.7

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

How ZIP 36250 ranks nationally

Alexandria, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,406 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 36250 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 36250 ranks #7 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 36250 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 36250 ranks the highest of 9 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 4.5 mi
36206 Anniston, AL 11,427 5.3 mi
36279 Wellington, AL 2,645 7.3 mi
36271 Ohatchee, AL 6,023 6.9 mi
36201 Anniston, AL 20,156 8.1 mi
36205 Anniston, AL 635 6.8 mi
36265 Jacksonville, AL 21,060 8.5 mi
35907 Gadsden, AL 8,345 11.6 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
36206 standard
Anniston, AL
Pop: 11,427
36271 standard
Ohatchee, AL
Pop: 6,023

Related Areas

Calhoun County Alexandria, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36250 in? ▼
ZIP code 36250 (Alexandria) 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 36250? ▼
ZIP code 36250 in Alexandria, AL has a population of 4,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36250? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36250 is $83,406, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36250? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36250 is $211,600, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36250? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36250 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36250? ▼
ZIP code 36250 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 1,034 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36250? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36250 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (15), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36250? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36250 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 36250? ▼
In ZIP code 36250, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 36250? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36250 is 30.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36250? ▼
In ZIP code 36250, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36250? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36250 is 9.8% 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.