36279 ZIP Code — Wellington, AL

Calhoun County, Alabama

ZIP code 36279 is located in Wellington, Alabama, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 30.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36279

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,344. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 36279 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,932

population

30.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36279 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36279

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36279. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35905 Gadsden (4.1 mi) 36250 Alexandria (7 mi) 36265 Jacksonville (7 mi) 35907 Gadsden (7.5 mi) 36277 Weaver (8.8 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (9.9 mi) 36206 Anniston (10.7 mi) 35903 Gadsden (11.6 mi) 36205 Anniston (11.8 mi) 35906 Rainbow City (12.2 mi) 35901 Gadsden (12.8 mi) 36201 Anniston (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,932
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	30.40 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	33.8700
Longitude	-85.8960
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	43.4%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.9%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,932

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$67,344

Median household income

$28,576

Per capita income

$156,100

Median home value

$1,146

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

971

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

158

5–9

164

10–14

220

15–19

20–24

25–34

233

35–44

311

134

45–54

180

105

55–59

141

60–64

103

108

65–74

145

105

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	876	29.9%
18 and over	2,056	70.1%
65 and over	516	17.6%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,850	96.3%
Black or African American	38	1.3%
Two or more races	34	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	27	0.9%
Asian	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.9%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$67,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,100
Median rent / month	$1,146
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	23.7%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	65.1%
Propane / LP gas	28.9%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	519	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	63	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	161	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	236	24.1%
Households with children under 18	350	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	336	34.3%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	9.8%
Married	59.1%	57.1%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.3%
Divorced	15.0%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	447	62.0%
High school	188	26.1%
College / grad school	75	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.2%

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Public administration 13.7%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Construction 7.7%

Retail trade 5.8%

Professional & management 5.5%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.5%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,655	90.6%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,904	99.0%
Born in same state	2,882	98.3%
Born in different state	2,312	78.9%
Foreign born	22	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	641	21.9%
Italian	398	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	340	11.6%
German	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36279

What city is ZIP code 36279 in?

ZIP code 36279 is primarily assigned to Wellington, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36279 in?

ZIP code 36279 falls within Calhoun County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36279 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 36279 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36279 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 36279 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36279?

The median home value in ZIP code 36279 is $156,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 36279?

ZIP code 36279 has an estimated population of 2,932 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36279 in?

ZIP code 36279 observes the CST timezone.