36260 ZIP Code — Eastaboga, AL

Calhoun County, Alabama

ZIP code 36260 is located in Eastaboga, Alabama, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 28.93 square miles and serves a population of 4,602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36260

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,440. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 36260 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,602

population

28.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eastaboga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35096 Lincoln (7.1 mi) 36201 Anniston (7.8 mi) 36268 Munford (8.7 mi) 36203 Oxford (8.8 mi) 35135 Riverside (11.9 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (13.3 mi) 36250 Alexandria (13.8 mi) 35131 Ragland (14.6 mi) 35160 Talladega (15.1 mi) 36205 Anniston (15.2 mi) 36206 Anniston (15.4 mi) 36277 Weaver (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	4,602
Population density	159 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	28.93 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	33.5865
Longitude	-86.0011
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,602

Population

159

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$65,440

Median household income

$22,895

Per capita income

$158,200

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

1,362

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

130

269

5–9

284

150

10–14

159

136

15–19

143

20–24

389

25–34

410

167

35–44

176

247

45–54

261

55–59

154

60–64

162

205

65–74

216

263

75–84

278

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,329	28.9%
18 and over	3,273	71.1%
65 and over	1,006	21.9%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59%

Black or African American 21.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Two or more races 6.8%

Other race 5.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,934	59%
Black or African American	1,052	21.2%
Hispanic or Latino	369	7.4%
Two or more races	339	6.8%
Other race	267	5.4%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$65,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 15.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,200
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	67.6%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	48.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.4%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	867	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	103	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	184	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	257	18.2%
Households with children under 18	556	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	675	47.8%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	32.6%
Married	58.7%	48.9%
Separated	1.2%	1.0%
Widowed	3.8%	6.3%
Divorced	14.5%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	7.5%
Kindergarten	94	8.2%
Elementary school	668	58.2%
High school	263	22.9%
College / grad school	36	3.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 10.2%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Construction 3.2%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	32.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 16.7%

Female-led households 31.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	39.8%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	330	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	54.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	17.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,349	94.5%
Spanish	267	6.1%
Other Indo-European	267	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,470	97.1%
Born in same state	4,374	95.0%
Born in different state	3,280	71.3%
Foreign born	96	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	132	2.9%
Not a US citizen	22	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	577	12.5%
Arab	416	9%
Italian	388	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.6%
Polish	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36260

What city is ZIP code 36260 in?

ZIP code 36260 is primarily assigned to Eastaboga, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36260 in?

ZIP code 36260 falls within Calhoun County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36260 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36260?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36260 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36260 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 36260 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36260 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 36260 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36260 in?

ZIP code 36260 observes the CST timezone.