ZIP Code 36272, Alabama
ZIP Code 36272 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 36272 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Calhoun County / Cherokee County / Cleburne County / Etowah County, Alabama. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,954. The land area covers 317.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,954 | ±921 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,031 | ±393 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,128 | ±433 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,031 | ±393 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,097 | ±253 |
| Median Home Value | $142,600 | ±$16,743 |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | ±$73 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,635 | ±$6,174 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,914 | ±$2,639 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,199 | ±566 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,541 | ±677 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.8% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF CALHOUN
GUS Population: 116,427 (2024)
ID: 122485
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMIN
1702 NOBLE ST, STE 103, ANNISTON AL 36201-3827
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | Jacksonville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Centre, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Centre, AL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | Centre, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Centre, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fruithurst, AL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | Cave Spring, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Jacksonville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Jacksonville, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Piedmont, AL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jacksonville State University
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College | 12.8 mi away | 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL, 36265 |
2567825781
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PIEDMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 106 NORTH MAIN STREET, PIEDMONT, AL, 36272 |
(256) 447-3369
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Gadsden State Community College
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College | 22.6 mi away | 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL, 35903 |
2565498200
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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 200 PELHAM ROAD SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE, AL, 36265 |
(256) 435-6332
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CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 310 MARY STREET, CENTRE, AL, 35960 |
(256) 927-5838
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HOKES BLUFF PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 3310 ALFORDS BEND ROAD, HOKES BLUFF, AL, 35903 |
(256) 492-9846
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CAVE SPRING LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 17 CEDARTOWN STREET, CAVE SPRING, GA, 30124 |
(706) 777-3346
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GLENCOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 101 WEST MAIN STREET, GLENCOE, AL, 35905 |
(256) 459-4285
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CEDARTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 245 EAST AVENUE, CEDARTOWN, GA, 30125 |
(770) 748-5644
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HEFLIN - LUCILE MORGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 541 ROSS STREET, HEFLIN, AL, 36264 |
(256) 463-2259
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CENTRE, AL US, located 14.8 miles from ZCTA5 36272. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.7° | 28.7° | 39.7° | 5.19" | — |
| February | 55.3° | 31.3° | 43.3° | 5.54" | — |
| March | 64.2° | 38.2° | 51.2° | 5.62" | — |
| April | 73.2° | 45.1° | 59.1° | 4.78" | — |
| May | 80.1° | 54.1° | 67.1° | 4.52" | — |
| June | 86.4° | 63.2° | 74.8° | 4.70" | — |
| July | 89.8° | 66.5° | 78.1° | 4.67" | — |
| August | 89.0° | 65.9° | 77.5° | 4.60" | — |
| September | 84.1° | 59.8° | 71.9° | 4.20" | — |
| October | 74.2° | 47.8° | 61.0° | 3.64" | — |
| November | 62.7° | 36.5° | 49.6° | 4.30" | — |
| December | 53.4° | 31.9° | 42.7° | 5.32" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont city | City | 1.6 mi | — |
| Spring Garden CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Nances Creek CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Edwardsville town | Town | 11.6 mi | — |
| Ballplay CDP | CDP | 12.6 mi | — |
| Jacksonville city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 36272. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.