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36279

Alabama · 3,071 residents · 30.4 sq mi
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ZIP 36279 is home to 3,071 people in Calhoun County. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. Median home value sits at $159,100. The median age is 35.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Calhoun County, 36279 ranks 7th by median household income.

$53,024
US average: $82,259
$23,741
US average: $44,673
$159,100
US average: $376,019
14.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
30.4 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
34.6%
Age 65+
17.5%
42.6%
57.4%
2.65 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,847)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(21)
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Calhoun County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
36201$37,614
36203$69,485
36205$24,734
36206$51,116
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 36279?

ZIP code 36279 has about 3,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36279?

The typical household in ZIP code 36279 earns about $53,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 36279 expensive?

In ZIP code 36279, the median home is worth about $159,100, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 36279?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 36279 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36279?

About 16.4% of people in ZIP code 36279 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024