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 Moderate-density area
- $55,294
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 36265
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36265.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance 17
Finance and insurance
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36265?
33.7
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
2.0%
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?
$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
How ZIP 36265 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Jacksonville, 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)
$55,294 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
9,572housing units
9,572
Total Housing Units
8,256
Occupied Units
1,316
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36265 vs 36277 →
ZIP 36265 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
- 36206
Anniston (36206)
11,427 residents
- 35905 6,410
Gadsden (35905)
6,410 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 36265 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36265 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
- 35905
Gadsden (35905)
$67,042 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
- 36205 $24,734
Anniston (36205)
$24,734 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36265, 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 (21,060 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 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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