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Oxford, AL
City in Calhoun County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36203, 36260.
Population
22,063
Land area
31.9sq mi
People per sq mi
691
ZIP codes
2
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is about 6.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 29th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $74,268 a year, 16% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,900 (19% below Alabama) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Oxford, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,268
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,538), German Americans (1,049), Mexican Americans (941).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
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
How people get to work
Oxford, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Oxford
2 in or overlapping Oxford. Population shown
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hobson CityTown | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| MunfordTown | 4.9 mi | 2.6 |
| West End-Cobb TownCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.1 |
| AnnistonCity | 9 mi | 45.9 |
| SaksCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 12.2 |
| LincolnCity | 11 mi | 25.7 |
| AlexandriaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.1 |
| WeaverCity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| ChoccoloccoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.6 |
| TalladegaCity | 14 mi | 26.1 |
| RiversideCity | 15 mi | 8.7 |
| WaldoTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| RaglandTown | 16 mi | 16.8 |
| OhatcheeTown | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.5 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 12.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, AL in?
- Oxford is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Oxford, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oxford include 36203, 36260.
- What is the population of Oxford, AL?
- About 22,063 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include Hobson City (4.6 mi), Munford (4.9 mi), West End-Cobb Town (5.6 mi), Anniston (9 mi), Saks (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023