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Saks, AL
Census-designated place in Calhoun County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36206.
Population
10,681
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
877
ZIP codes
1
Saks and its ZIP codes
Saks at a glance
- Saks is about 8.7 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 65th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $49,753, 22% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,400 (45% below Alabama) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Saks, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saks, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,753
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (896), Jamaican Americans (753), Mexican Americans (519).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Saks.
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
$1.09B
FY 2026, $9,358 per person
How people get to work
Saks, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saks, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saks, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Saks
1 in or overlapping Saks. Population shown
Cities near Saks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnnistonCity | 3.3 mi | 45.9 |
| West End-Cobb TownCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.1 |
| WeaverCity | 4.1 mi | 3.5 |
| AlexandriaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 11.1 |
| Hobson CityTown | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| ChoccoloccoCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 11.6 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 10.9 |
| OxfordCity | 9.3 mi | 31.9 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 12.8 |
| OhatcheeTown | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| MunfordTown | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Nances CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| SouthsideCity | 17 mi | 19.1 |
| RaglandTown | 17 mi | 16.8 |
| GlencoeCity | 17 mi | 17 |
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saks, AL in?
- Saks is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Saks, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saks include 36206.
- What is the population of Saks, AL?
- About 10,681 people live in Saks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saks?
- Nearby places include Anniston (3.3 mi), West End-Cobb Town (4 mi), Weaver (4.1 mi), Alexandria (4.6 mi), Hobson City (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023