36271 ZIP Code — Ohatchee, AL

Calhoun County, Alabama

ZIP code 36271 is located in Ohatchee, Alabama, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 81.25 square miles and serves a population of 6,106 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36271

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,088. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 32 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 36271 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,106

population

81.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36271 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36271

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36271. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ohatchee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36250 Alexandria (7.2 mi) 35907 Gadsden (8.1 mi) 36201 Anniston (9.4 mi) 35131 Ragland (9.9 mi) 36279 Wellington (9.9 mi) 35953 Ashville (10.9 mi) 35906 Rainbow City (11.1 mi) 36277 Weaver (11.8 mi) 35096 Lincoln (12 mi) 36206 Anniston (13.3 mi) 36260 Eastaboga (13.3 mi) 35905 Gadsden (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,106
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	81.25 sq mi
Water area	3.04 sq mi
Latitude	33.7780
Longitude	-86.0291
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	55.2%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,106

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$63,088

Median household income

$28,963

Per capita income

$148,700

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

2,518

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

174

Under 5

195

209

5–9

234

120

10–14

135

308

15–19

345

20–24

273

25–34

306

343

35–44

384

418

45–54

468

225

55–59

253

178

60–64

200

348

65–74

391

160

75–84

179

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,383	22.6%
18 and over	4,723	77.4%
65 and over	1,197	19.6%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,737	92.8%
Two or more races	168	2.7%
Black or African American	118	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	78	1.3%
Other race	78	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$63,088

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,700
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	52.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	25.5%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Wood	9.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,287	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	111	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	421	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	409	18.4%
Households with children under 18	847	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	731	32.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	16.2%
Married	51.7%	55.8%
Separated	0.9%	3.5%
Widowed	2.6%	9.2%
Divorced	17.9%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	4.7%
Kindergarten	41	3.4%
Elementary school	588	49.4%
High school	435	36.5%
College / grad school	71	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.1%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Retail trade 11.5%

Public administration 11.3%

Construction 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	29.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	406	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,737	94.0%
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)	6,103	100.0%
Born in same state	5,989	98.1%
Born in different state	4,527	74.1%
Foreign born	114	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,295	21.2%
French	742	12.2%
Arab	631	10.3%
English	67	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	26	0.4%
Polish	10	0.2%
Irish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36271

What city is ZIP code 36271 in?

ZIP code 36271 is primarily assigned to Ohatchee, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36271 in?

ZIP code 36271 falls within Calhoun County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36271 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 36271 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36271 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 36271 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36271?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36271?

The median home value in ZIP code 36271 is $148,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 36271 in?

ZIP code 36271 observes the CST timezone.