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Weaver, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36277

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

5,420
249/sq mi
$62,610
Median income
$159,000
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Weaver pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
249
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36277 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36277 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weaver, Calhoun County, Alabama, home to 5,420 residents across 21.8 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36277 reports a modest median household income of $62,610 (3% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,748. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $159,000 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $898 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36277, plus 6 more within Calhoun County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 36277, Weaver, 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

5,420

Population

21.8

Area (sq mi)

249

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36277?

38.3

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 19.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$62,610

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$28,748

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36277 ranks nationally

Weaver, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,610 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,049

Total Housing Units

1,924

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$159,000

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$898

Median Rent

1977

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36277 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.6% 163
2021 +18.9% 194
2022 +7.7% 209
2023 +19.0% 249
2024 +0.1% 249

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 23 business establishments in ZIP 36277, employing approximately 86 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,914,000.

23

Businesses

86

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 30.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 26.1%

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 36277 vs 36206 →

ZIP 36277 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 36277 ranks #5 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 36277 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 36277 ranks #3 of 8 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
36206 Anniston, AL 11,427 1.8 mi
36205 Anniston, AL 635 3.2 mi
36250 Alexandria, AL 4,603 4.5 mi
36265 Jacksonville, AL 21,060 6.4 mi
36201 Anniston, AL 20,156 8.2 mi
36279 Wellington, AL 2,645 8.7 mi
36207 Anniston, AL 19,801 8.2 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
36271 standard
Ohatchee, AL
Pop: 6,023

Related Areas

Calhoun County Weaver, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36277 in? ▼
ZIP code 36277 (Weaver) 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 36277? ▼
ZIP code 36277 in Weaver, AL has a population of 5,420 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36277? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36277 is $62,610, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36277? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36277 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36277? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36277 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36277? ▼
ZIP code 36277 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 86 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36277? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36277 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 36277? ▼
In ZIP code 36277, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 36277? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36277 is 26.0 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 36277? ▼
In ZIP code 36277, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36277? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36277 is 14.3% 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.