ZIP Code 36271
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Ohatchee · Calhoun County · Alabama
- Population
- 6,023
- Median income
- $68,250
- Median home value
- $135,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.9%
- Land area
- 212.8 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
Chicago
ZIP code 36271 in Ohatchee, Alabama has a population of 6,023. The median household income is $68,250, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $135,900, 51% below the US average. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36271 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 212.8 square miles in Ohatchee, Calhoun County, Alabama. The area is home to 6,023 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36271 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36271 sits at $68,250 (12% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,043. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $135,900 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $766 per month, and 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36271 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 36271 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36271
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36271.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36271, Ohatchee, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,023
Population
212.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36271?
43.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$68,250
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$34,043
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,652
Total Housing Units
2,349
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$766
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
-6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36271 have decreased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 156 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 167 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 194 |
| 2023 | +32.5% | 257 |
| 2024 | -6.5% | 240 |
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 36271, employing approximately 467 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,828,000.
52
Businesses
467
Employees
$24.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 26.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 5.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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