PlainZIP

Jacksonville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36265

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

21,060
82/sq mi
$55,294
Median income
$175,900
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Jacksonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21st pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
82
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36265 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36265 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama, with 21,060 residents across 257.8 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36265 reports a modest median household income of $55,294 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,565. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $175,900 (1% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $811; 64.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 36265 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 36265

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36265.

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 36265, Jacksonville, 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

21,060

Population

257.8

Area (sq mi)

82

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36265?

33.7

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 17.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$55,294

Median Household Income

-9% vs state ZIP avg

$27,565

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,572

Total Housing Units

8,256

Occupied Units

1,316

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$175,900

Median Home Value

-1% vs state ZIP avg

$811

Median Rent

1990

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36265 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 150
2021 +9.0% 163
2022 +16.0% 190
2023 +8.7% 206
2024 +0.8% 208

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 256 business establishments in ZIP 36265, employing approximately 2,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,416,000.

256

Businesses

2,922

Employees

$82.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 50 19.5%
Retail trade 46 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 33 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 31 12.1%
Finance and insurance 17 6.6%
Construction 15 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.9%
Manufacturing 8 3.1%
Information 8 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.1%
Wholesale trade 6 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.3%

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 36265 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 36265 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 36265 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 36265 ranks #4 of 7 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 6.4 mi
36279 Wellington, AL 2,645 5.9 mi
36205 Anniston, AL 635 9.0 mi
36206 Anniston, AL 11,427 8.0 mi
36250 Alexandria, AL 4,603 8.5 mi
35905 Gadsden, AL 6,410 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

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
36277 standard
Weaver, AL
Pop: 5,420

Related Areas

Calhoun County Jacksonville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36265 in? ▼
ZIP code 36265 (Jacksonville) 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 36265? ▼
ZIP code 36265 in Jacksonville, AL has a population of 21,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36265? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36265 is $55,294, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36265? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36265 is $175,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36265? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36265 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36265? ▼
ZIP code 36265 has 256 business establishments employing approximately 2,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36265? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36265 are: Accommodation and food services (50), Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36265? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36265 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 36265? ▼
In ZIP code 36265, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 36265? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36265 is 23.5 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 36265? ▼
In ZIP code 36265, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36265? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36265 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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