PlainZIP

Ohatchee, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36271

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

6,023
28/sq mi
$68,250
Median income
$135,900
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ohatchee pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36271 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36271 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ohatchee, Calhoun County, Alabama, home to 6,023 residents across 212.8 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36271 reports a modest median household income of $68,250 (12% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,043. Local economic indicators show a 10.0% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $135,900 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $766 monthly, and 93.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 36271

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ohatchee, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36271.

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 36271, Ohatchee, 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

6,023

Population

212.8

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36271?

43.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

How ZIP 36271 ranks nationally

Ohatchee, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,250 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36271 vs 35907 →

ZIP 36271 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 36271 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36271 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 36271 ranks #3 of 5 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
35907 Gadsden, AL 8,345 8.1 mi
36250 Alexandria, AL 4,603 6.9 mi
36279 Wellington, AL 2,645 9.9 mi
36201 Anniston, AL 20,156 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

36265 standard
Jacksonville, AL
Pop: 21,060
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
36277 standard
Weaver, AL
Pop: 5,420

Related Areas

Calhoun County Ohatchee, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36271 in? ▼
ZIP code 36271 (Ohatchee) 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 36271? ▼
ZIP code 36271 in Ohatchee, AL has a population of 6,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36271? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36271 is $68,250, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36271? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36271 is $135,900, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36271? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36271 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36271? ▼
ZIP code 36271 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36271? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36271 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36271? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36271 decreased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 36271? ▼
In ZIP code 36271, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 36271? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36271 is 36.0 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 36271? ▼
In ZIP code 36271, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36271? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36271 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.