36250 ZIP Code — Alexandria, AL

Calhoun County, Alabama

ZIP code 36250 is located in Alexandria, Alabama, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 19.69 square miles and serves a population of 4,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36250

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,023. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 36250 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,419

population

19.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexandria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36277 Weaver (4.6 mi) 36206 Anniston (6.2 mi) 36201 Anniston (6.4 mi) 36279 Wellington (7 mi) 36205 Anniston (7.1 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (7.2 mi) 36265 Jacksonville (9.4 mi) 35905 Gadsden (10.8 mi) 35907 Gadsden (11 mi) 36207 Anniston (11.1 mi) 36203 Oxford (13.8 mi) 36260 Eastaboga (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,419
Population density	224 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	19.69 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	33.7694
Longitude	-85.9039
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,419

Population

224

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$81,023

Median household income

$33,358

Per capita income

$169,000

Median home value

$1,075

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,515

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

180

107

5–9

138

102

10–14

131

15–19

117

20–24

150

234

25–34

302

315

35–44

407

335

45–54

431

55–59

126

60–64

162

177

65–74

229

151

75–84

195

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	867	19.6%
18 and over	3,552	80.4%
65 and over	752	17.0%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Black or African American 14.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,495	79.1%
Black or African American	632	14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	193	4.4%
Two or more races	98	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.4%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$81,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 28.2%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,000
Median rent / month	$1,075
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	70.2%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	14.3%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	49.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	86.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	818	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	152	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	343	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	215	14.1%
Households with children under 18	466	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	433	28.3%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	27.9%
Married	64.7%	43.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	11.8%
Divorced	10.2%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 29.9%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	140	16.1%
Kindergarten	28	3.2%
Elementary school	426	49.0%
High school	90	10.3%
College / grad school	186	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Public administration 18.0%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 6.2%

Retail trade 4.5%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	28.2%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 40.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	353	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	65.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,100	92.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,392	99.4%
Born in same state	4,145	93.8%
Born in different state	3,263	73.8%
Foreign born	247	5.6%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.6%
Not a US citizen	15	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	451	10.2%
French	389	8.8%
Italian	319	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	1%
Polish	23	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	93.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36250

What city is ZIP code 36250 in?

ZIP code 36250 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36250 in?

ZIP code 36250 falls within Calhoun County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36250 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 36250 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36250 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 36250 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 36250 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 36250 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36250?

The median home value in ZIP code 36250 is $169,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36250 in?

ZIP code 36250 observes the CST timezone.