36279 ZIP Code – Wellington, Alabama
Located in Wellington, Alabama, ZIP code 36279 is a small ZIP code within Calhoun County with a population of approximately 2,932 residents. The median household income of $67,344 is above the Alabama average and near the national average. Median home values of $156,100 are below the national average, with 86.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,146 is near the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.0%, well below the national average. About 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 37.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 35905, 36265, 36250.
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ZIP 36279 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36279 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,932 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $156k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,146 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.1% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35905 – Gadsden
- 36265 – Jacksonville
- 36250 – Alexandria
- 35907 – Gadsden
- 36277 – Weaver
- 36271 – Ohatchee
- 36206 – Anniston
- 35903 – Gadsden
- 35901 – Gadsden
- 35906 – Rainbow City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35905 | GADSDEN | 6,221 | $67,321 |
| 36265 | JACKSONVILLE | 21,802 | $49,924 |
| 36250 | ALEXANDRIA | 4,419 | $81,023 |
| 35907 | GADSDEN | 9,235 | $70,919 |
| 36277 | WEAVER | 5,531 | $67,019 |