Alabama · City Profile
Anniston, AL
Anniston sits in Calhoun, Alabama, and is covered by 6 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 48,382 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Anniston has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $158,825 and median asking rent runs around $811 per month. Median household income hovers around $44,579. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Anniston
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36201 | Calhoun | 16,794 | $31,807 | $72,700 |
| 36202 | Calhoun | 0 | — | — |
| 36204 | Calhoun | 0 | — | — |
| 36205 | Calhoun | 1,108 | $25,667 | $255,700 |
| 36206 | Calhoun | 10,730 | $53,895 | $122,200 |
| 36207 | Calhoun | 19,750 | $66,949 | $184,700 |
Thinking about relocating to Anniston?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $158,825, and median rent is $811. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.