Zip code 36250: Alexandria, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36250?

36250 is assigned to Alexandria, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36250 in?

36250 is in Calhoun County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36250?

About 4,353 people live in 36250, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36250?

The median household income in 36250 is $83,406.

Q: What zip codes are near 36250?

The closest zip codes to 36250 are 36202, 36204, 36253, 36257, 36277.

Residential delivery areaCalhoun CountyCentral Time

Population

4,353

Median household income

$83K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$212K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$908/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

20 sq mi

221 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36250

36250 is a small-town zip code in Alexandria, Alabama (Calhoun County), covering 20 sq mi of land. About 4,353 people live here, or 221 per square mile. The median resident is 39.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $83,406 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $211,600, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $908 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.9 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and construction and repair.

How 36250 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers27.1%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%36th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers13.3%
90th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%106th of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate85%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%176th of 605 in AL
Average commute30.9 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min172nd of 587 in AL
Housing vacancy10.9%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%429th of 606 in AL
Residents 65 and older17.7%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%363rd of 616 in AL
Median age39.7
55th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3383rd of 616 in AL
Median household income$83,406
54th
U.S. $80,734 · AL $63,99980th of 582 in AL
Broadband access92.1%
50th
U.S. 91% · AL 87.5%112th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$39,550
48th
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087114th of 614 in AL
Median earnings per worker$47,275
47th
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396159th of 605 in AL
Poverty rate9.8%
43rd
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%455th of 607 in AL
Veterans5.3%
43rd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%436th of 615 in AL
Self-employed workers8.7%
42nd
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%322nd of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher26.8%
38th
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%137th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1819.1%
25th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%418th of 616 in AL
Median home value$211,600
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900136th of 565 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.403
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479433rd of 603 in AL
Population density221/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi183rd of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate3.5%
17th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%548th of 614 in AL
Diversity index22.8
15th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8446th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$908
14th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007223rd of 503 in AL
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%256th of 612 in AL
Population4,353
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768310th of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%396th of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters28.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%453rd of 568 in AL
Unemployment rate0.2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%554th of 612 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%449th of 612 in AL

Measure	36250	Calhoun	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Government workers	27.1%	17.7%	16.6%	14.5%	97th	36th of 612
Healthcare workers	13.3%	11%	9.9%	9.7%	90th	106th of 612
Homeownership rateStrength	85%	70.3%	70.2%	65.2%	89th	176th of 605
Average commute	30.9 min	25.2 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	78th	172nd of 587
Housing vacancy	10.9%	15.6%	14.5%	10.1%	75th	429th of 606
Residents 65 and older	17.7%	18.2%	17.8%	17.2%	58th	363rd of 616
Median age	39.7	39.3	39.3	38.9	55th	383rd of 616
Median household income	$83,406	$55,029	$63,999	$80,734	54th	80th of 582
Broadband access	92.1%	87.3%	87.5%	91%	50th	112th of 605
Per capita income	$39,550	$30,275	$36,087	$44,673	48th	114th of 614
Median earnings per worker	$47,275	$37,045	$43,396	$49,666	47th	159th of 605
Poverty rate	9.8%	17.9%	15.6%	12.5%	43rd	455th of 607
Veterans	5.3%	7.6%	7.7%	6.2%	43rd	436th of 615
Self-employed workers	8.7%	7.8%	9.1%	10%	42nd	322nd of 612
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.8%	20.6%	28.4%	35.7%	38th	137th of 612
Residents under 18	19.1%	21.4%	22.2%	22%	25th	418th of 616
Median home value	$211,600	$156,600	$209,900	$332,700	23rd	136th of 565
Income inequality (Gini)	0.403	0.457	0.479	0.483	23rd	433rd of 603
Population density	221/sq mi	192/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	183rd of 616
Uninsured rateStrength	3.5%	10.2%	9.2%	8.4%	17th	548th of 614
Diversity index	22.8	47	52.8	61.4	15th	446th of 616
Median gross rent	$908	$826	$1,007	$1,413	14th	223rd of 503
Work from home	6.4%	5.9%	8.8%	15.1%	13th	256th of 612
Population	4,353	116,090	5,086,768	334,922,499	7th	310th of 616
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	2.9%	4%	14.1%	4th	396th of 616
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	28.8%	44.9%	48.8%	51.1%	4th	453rd of 568
Unemployment rateStrength	0.2%	6%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	554th of 612
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	449th of 612

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

12%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.7

Under 18

19.1%

65 and over

17.7%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black4%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.4%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander3%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

22.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 1,657
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 74.4%
Married couples: 60.4%
Living alone: 24.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5.3%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36250

$83,406

Calhoun Co.

$55,029

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,550

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.403

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36250

$211,600

Calhoun Co.

$156,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36250

$908

Calhoun Co.

$826

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,859
Owner-occupied: 85%
Vacant: 10.9%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 28.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.8%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

37%

30–44

23%

45–59

60+

Average commute

30.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Management

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Education

Sales

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

16%

Manufacturing

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Construction

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Information

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$47,275

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36250	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,241	$74,888
Service	$34,677	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,727	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,538	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,722	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

29%

Some college

24%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.5%
Households with broadband: 92.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.3%
No internet access: 6.3%
Without health insurance: 3.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Alexandria
State: Alabama
County: Calhoun County
Center point: 33.7647° N, 85.8939° W
Land area: 20 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Alexandria (unincorporated)47% of zip
Saks (unincorporated)6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 36250

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36202	Anniston, AL · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
36204	Anniston, AL · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
36253	Bynum, AL · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
36257	De Armanville, AL · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
36277	Weaver, AL	4.5 mi	4,918	$62,610	$159,000
36206	Anniston, AL	4.9 mi	11,172	$51,116	$130,500
36271	Ohatchee, AL	7.3 mi	6,063	$68,250	$135,900
36279	Wellington, AL	7.4 mi	3,071	$53,024	$159,100
36205	Anniston, AL	7.6 mi	1,159	$24,734	$251,600
36201	Anniston, AL	8.1 mi	16,993	$37,614	$80,900
36265	Jacksonville, AL	8.5 mi	22,452	$55,294	$175,900
35907	Gadsden, AL	11 mi	9,357	$76,390	$227,200

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Questions about 36250

What city is zip code 36250?

36250 is assigned to Alexandria, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36250 in?

36250 is in Calhoun County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36250?

About 4,353 people live in 36250, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36250 in?

36250 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36250?

The median household income in 36250 is $83,406.

What zip codes are near 36250?

The closest zip codes to 36250 are 36202, 36204, 36253, 36257, 36277.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36250, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.