Eastaboga, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36260
Calhoun County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,247
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,007
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eastaboga pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36260 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 36260 (Eastaboga, AL) rose +24.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.2 in 2023 to 266.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36260 covers 70.3 square miles in Eastaboga, Calhoun County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,247 residents on file, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,007 (20% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,108. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $160,900 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $857; 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 36260 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 36260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eastaboga, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36260.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 36260, Eastaboga, 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
4,247
Population
70.3
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36260?
35.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.4%
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?
$73,007
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$28,108
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36260 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Eastaboga, 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)
$73,007 Top 23% higher than 77% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,817housing units
1,817
Total Housing Units
1,572
Occupied Units
245
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1985
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
+24.0%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36260 have increased 24.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 167 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 176 |
| 2022 | +40.0% | 246 |
| 2023 | -12.5% | 215 |
| 2024 | +24.0% | 267 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 36260, employing approximately 2,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,940,000.
58
Businesses
2,101
Employees
$106.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 29.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.2% |
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 36260 vs 35096 →
ZIP 36260 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36201
Anniston (36201)
20,156 residents
- 35096 7,815
Lincoln (35096)
7,815 residents
- 36268 5,432
Munford (36268)
5,432 residents
- 36260 4,247
Eastaboga (36260)
4,247 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36260 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36260
Eastaboga (36260)
$73,007 median income
- 35096
Lincoln (35096)
$66,913 median income
- 36268
Munford (36268)
$55,625 median income
- 36201
Anniston (36201)
$37,614 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36260 ranks the highest of 4 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 36260, 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 (4,247 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 36260 in?
ZIP code 36260 (Eastaboga) 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 36260?
ZIP code 36260 in Eastaboga, AL has a population of 4,247 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36260?
The median household income in ZIP 36260 is $73,007, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36260?
The median home value in ZIP 36260 is $160,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36260 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36260?
ZIP code 36260 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 2,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36260 are: Health care and social assistance (17), Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (9). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36260?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36260 increased by 24.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 36260?
In ZIP code 36260, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36260?
In ZIP code 36260, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36260 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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