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Anniston, AL
City in Calhoun County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36201, 36205, 36206, 36207.
Population
21,271
Land area
45.9sq mi
People per sq mi
464
ZIP codes
4
Anniston and its ZIP codes
Anniston at a glance
- Anniston is about 4.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $46,668 a year, 27% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,800 (24% below Alabama) and median rent is $799 a month.
Local data for Anniston, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Libraries2
- Banks10
- Post Offices5
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants83
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- National Cemeteries2
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places37
Housing and community stats
Anniston, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,668
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$799/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,492), Irish Americans (1,025), Mexican Americans (559).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Anniston.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,428
43,473 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $9,358 per person
PPP loans
$10.8M
276 loans, 1,326 jobs reported
How people get to work
Anniston, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anniston, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
292
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone37 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anniston, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Anniston
4 in or overlapping Anniston. Population shown
Cities near Anniston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaksCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 12.2 |
| West End-Cobb TownCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Hobson CityTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| ChoccoloccoCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 11.6 |
| WeaverCity | 6 mi | 3.5 |
| AlexandriaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 11.1 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 12.8 |
| OxfordCity | 9 mi | 31.9 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 10.9 |
| MunfordTown | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.5 |
| HeflinCity | 15 mi | 16.1 |
| Nances CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| OhatcheeTown | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| DeltaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.8 |
| LincolnCity | 19 mi | 25.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anniston, AL in?
- Anniston is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Anniston, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anniston include 36201, 36205, 36206, 36207.
- What is the population of Anniston, AL?
- About 21,271 people live in Anniston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anniston?
- Nearby places include Saks (3.3 mi), West End-Cobb Town (3.6 mi), Hobson City (4.9 mi), Choccolocco (5.5 mi), Weaver (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023