36203 ZIP Code — Oxford, AL
Calhoun County, Alabama
ZIP code 36203 is located in Oxford, Alabama, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 39.44 square miles and serves a population of 18,579 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.
About ZIP code 36203
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 $158,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $61,519. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,579
population
39.44
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36203 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36203
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oxford | Acceptable |
| Oxford | Acceptable |
| Oxford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36268 Munford (6.7 mi)
36201 Anniston (8.1 mi)
36260 Eastaboga (8.8 mi)
36207 Anniston (10.6 mi)
36205 Anniston (10.7 mi)
36258 Delta (11 mi)
36206 Anniston (11.4 mi)
36277 Weaver (12.6 mi)
36250 Alexandria (13.8 mi)
35096 Lincoln (15.7 mi)
36264 Heflin (17.3 mi)
36271 Ohatchee (17.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,579 |
| Population density | 471 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.75 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5754 |
| Longitude | -85.8493 |
| 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 | 38.6% | 49.2% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 31.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 16.3% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
18,579
Population
471
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$61,519
Median household income
$35,971
Per capita income
$158,600
Median home value
$891
Median monthly rent
73.7%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
6,089
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
541
Under 5
497
437
5–9
402
666
10–14
612
655
15–19
602
531
20–24
487
1,541
25–34
1,416
1,210
35–44
1,112
1,411
45–54
1,296
690
55–59
634
413
60–64
379
933
65–74
857
545
75–84
500
111
85+
101
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,238 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 14,341 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,047 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Black or African American
13.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Other race
4.3%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,017 | 71% |
| Black or African American | 2,743 | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,158 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 849 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 685 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 229 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 49.2% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 31.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 16.3% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
24.2%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $61,519 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.0%
$50k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
29.0%
$150k–$200k
21.5%
$200k–$300k
19.7%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,600 |
| Median rent / month | $891 |
| Owner occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter occupied | 26.3% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
| Single-family detached | 74.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.6% |
| Electricity | 64.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,117 | 42.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 547 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,525 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,117 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,358 | 32.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,122 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.6% | 27.0% |
| Married | 42.3% | 44.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 16.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 202 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 195 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,769 | 40.3% |
| High school | 1,174 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,050 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Retail trade
11.4%
Professional & management
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Other services
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Public administration
5.8%
Construction
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.9% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 20.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 15.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
25.0%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
27.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 40.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,329 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 16.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,541 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 844 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 682 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 49 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,730 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 17,457 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,235 | 71.2% |
| Foreign born | 273 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 849 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 302 | 35.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,808 | 15.1% |
| Italian | 1,825 | 9.8% |
| French | 1,685 | 9.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 75 | 0.4% |
| English | 59 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 35 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36203
What city is ZIP code 36203 in?
ZIP code 36203 is primarily assigned to Oxford, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36203 in?
ZIP code 36203 falls within Calhoun County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36203?
15% of residents in ZIP code 36203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36203?
The median home value in ZIP code 36203 is $158,600.
Does ZIP code 36203 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 36203 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 36203?
ZIP code 36203 has an estimated population of 18,579 residents, with a density of 471 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 36203 in?
ZIP code 36203 observes the CST timezone.