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 Moderate-density area
- $83,406
- Median income Above-median income area
- $211,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36250 (Alexandria, AL) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.6 in 2023 to 206.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,550. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 0.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $211,600 (19% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $908.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 36250 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$39,550
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36250 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Alexandria, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,406 Top 14% higher than 86% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,859housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 36265
Jacksonville (36265)
21,060 residents
- 36201
Anniston (36201)
20,156 residents
- 36206
Anniston (36206)
11,427 residents
- 35907 8,345
Gadsden (35907)
8,345 residents
- 36271 6,023
Ohatchee (36271)
6,023 residents
- 36277 5,420
Weaver (36277)
5,420 residents
- 36250 4,603
Alexandria (36250)
4,603 residents
- 36279 2,645
Wellington (36279)
2,645 residents
- 36205 635
Anniston (36205)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36250 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36250
Alexandria (36250)
$83,406 median income
- 35907
Gadsden (35907)
$76,390 median income
- 36271
Ohatchee (36271)
$68,250 median income
- 36277
Weaver (36277)
$62,610 median income
- 36265
Jacksonville (36265)
$55,294 median income
- 36279
Wellington (36279)
$53,024 median income
- 36206
Anniston (36206)
$51,116 median income
- 36201
Anniston (36201)
$37,614 median income
- 36205 $24,734
Anniston (36205)
$24,734 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36250, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,603 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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