36205 ZIP Code — Anniston, AL

Calhoun County, Alabama

ZIP code 36205 is located in Anniston, Alabama, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 13.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,108 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36205

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

The gap between median ($25,667) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 36205 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,108

population

13.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36205 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36205

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anniston	Acceptable
Anniston	Acceptable
Anniston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36206 Anniston (1.1 mi) 36277 Weaver (3 mi) 36207 Anniston (3.9 mi) 36250 Alexandria (7.1 mi) 36201 Anniston (7.9 mi) 36265 Jacksonville (9.2 mi) 36203 Oxford (10.7 mi) 36279 Wellington (11.8 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (14.1 mi) 35905 Gadsden (14.4 mi) 36260 Eastaboga (15.2 mi) 36264 Heflin (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,108
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	13.00 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.7227
Longitude	-85.7935
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	60.8%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,108

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$25,667

Median household income

$31,233

Per capita income

$255,700

Median home value

$816

Median monthly rent

45.6%

Home ownership

39.7%

Poverty rate

14.9%

Unemployment

304

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	18.9%
18 and over	899	81.1%
65 and over	187	16.9%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%

Black or African American 45.8%

Asian 1.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	562	50.7%
Black or African American	508	45.8%
Asian	19	1.7%
Two or more races	19	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 17.4%

$10k–$15k 13.4%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.4%
$10k–$15k	13.4%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	3.1%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$25,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 53.7%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,700
Median rent / month	$816
Owner occupied	45.6%
Renter occupied	54.4%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	36.0%
Large apartment buildings	31.9%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	27.5%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	20.9%
1 bedroom	15.6%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	18.3%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.3%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	10.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	69.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	31.4%
Cohabiting couple	21	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	80	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	227	47.5%
Households with children under 18	135	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	30.8%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.6%	31.5%
Married	39.4%	28.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.1%
Divorced	11.1%	23.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 30.5%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	121	52.2%
High school	15	6.5%
College / grad school	96	41.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Professional & management 17.9%

Construction 15.6%

Retail trade 14.4%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Wholesale trade 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 39.7%

Under 18 years 70.8%

18 and over 31.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 60.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.2%
65 and over	72.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,035	93.4%
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)	1,089	98.3%
Born in same state	1,074	96.9%
Born in different state	626	56.5%
Foreign born	15	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.7%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	206	18.6%
Italian	63	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	1.6%
English	14	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36205

What city is ZIP code 36205 in?

ZIP code 36205 is primarily assigned to Anniston, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36205 in?

ZIP code 36205 falls within Calhoun County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36205?

40% of residents in ZIP code 36205 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36205 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 36205 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36205?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36205 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 36205 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36205 in?

ZIP code 36205 observes the CST timezone.