City

Oxford, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Alabama

👥18,797Population
💰$65,920Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$166,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.5%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 16.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White72.5%
Hispanic7.2%
Black16.6%
Asian1.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma191 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,883 (25.2%)
Some College1,653 (14.5%)
Associates1,839 (16.1%)
Bachelors1,657 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree3,204 (28%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,920 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$166,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$891/mo
Total Housing Units8,032
Vacant Units746

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Oxford, AL

Oxford is a city in Alabama, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,797 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Oxford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,920 is near the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oxford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $891 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oxford is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.48%).

Oxford, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Oxford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36203 18,797 $65,920 $166,000 $891 5.3% 42.5% 72.2%