Anniston
City in Calhoun County, Alabama
Anniston is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, with 21,564 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saks, 3.6 miles NW.
- 21,564residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 45.8 sq miland area · 118.8 km²
- 470 / sq mipopulation density
- 36205main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Anniston
Anniston is a city and the county seat of Calhoun County in Alabama, United States, and is one of two urban centers/principal cities of and included in the Anniston–Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Anniston had a population of 21,564. Named the "Model City" by Atlanta newspaperman Henry W. Grady for its careful planning in the late nineteenth century, the city is situated on the slope of Blue Mountain.
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Living in Anniston
- Median household income
- $46,668
- Median home value
- $158,800
- Median rent
- $799/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Anniston had 21,564 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,564 |
|---|---|
| Density | 470 per sq mi (182 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anniston at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Calhoun County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,564 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.85 sq mi (118.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6735° N, 85.8109° W |
| ZIP codes | 36205, 36201, 36206 |
| Official website | annistonal.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0101852 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anniston
- Saks3.6 mi NW
- West End-Cobb Town4.1 mi W
- Hobson City4.3 mi SW
- Weaver5.9 mi N
- Choccolocco6.0 mi E
- Oxford6.3 mi SW
- Alexandria7.0 mi NW
- White Plains9.2 mi NE
- Jacksonville10.0 mi N
- Munford13.0 mi SW
- Hollis Crossroads13.4 mi SE
- Heflin14.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Anniston
What county is Anniston in?
Anniston is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
What is the population of Anniston, AL?
21,564 people lived in Anniston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anniston, AL?
The main ZIP code is 36205. Other ZIP codes: 36201, 36206.
What is the elevation of Anniston?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anniston?
Saks (3.6 mi), West End-Cobb Town (4.1 mi), Hobson City (4.3 mi), Weaver (5.9 mi), Choccolocco (6.0 mi).
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