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Anniston, AL — ZIP 36201

Population: 16,993 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 36201 (Anniston, AL) is $63,539 — down 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $62,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,000/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$63,539

Typical home value

-7.3%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$63,539
1-year appreciation
-7.3%
3-year appreciation
-6.7%
5-year appreciation
-19.2%
10-year appreciation
-25.9%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2014)
$222,992
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$62,000
Median list price
$99,500
Median price per sqft
$40
1-year sale-price change
-57.6%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
88.5%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$796/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$801/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Anniston City, Calhoun County, Oxford City
Schools include
Randolph Park Elementary School, Cobb Preparatory Academy, Wellborn Elementary School, Wellborn High School, Coldwater Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, tornado, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Anniston Army Depot (Southeast Industrial Area) (5.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,416
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,619

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (2 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS, FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER, GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+196 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$342
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
52.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,898
Average weekly wage
$952
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
144

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 36201State medianUS median
Typical home value$63,539$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$62,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,000/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$342$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 36201?
$63,539.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36201?
$62,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36201?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36201?
Typical rent: $1,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36201?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, tornado, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 36201 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 36201. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36201?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36201?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36201?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36201?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 36201 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36201?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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