City

Anniston, AL

6 ZIP codes  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Alabama

👥48,613Population
💰$52,680Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$139,360Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 34.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.5%Race
White57.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black34.4%
Asian0.9%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma450 (1.5%)
HS Graduate9,992 (33.7%)
Some College4,505 (15.2%)
Associates6,027 (20.3%)
Bachelors2,546 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree6,118 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College15.2%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,680 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$139,360 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$793/mo
Total Housing Units24,178
Vacant Units4,355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Anniston, AL

Anniston is a city in Alabama, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 48,613 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.95 years.

Economically, Anniston is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,680 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Anniston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,360, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anniston is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.64%).

Anniston, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Anniston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36201 17,406 $33,754 $75,900 $709 10.1% 13.8% 59.9%
36205 1,233 $25,637 $265,300 $519 4.0% 26.6% 37.5%
36206 10,723 $55,256 $128,000 $785 5.9% 30.8% 63.2%
36207 19,251 $70,090 $195,000 $890 5.8% 41.0% 76.3%

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