Hobson City
Town in Calhoun County, Alabama

Hobson City is a town in Calhoun County, Alabama, with 759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oxford, 2.0 miles SW.
- 759residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 726 / sq mipopulation density
- 36203ZIP code
About Hobson City
Hobson City is a town in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 759. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hobson City became Alabama's first self-governed all-black municipality in 1899 and continues to have an African American majority.
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Living in Hobson City
- Median household income
- $47,361
- Median home value
- $108,200
- Median rent
- $475/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Hobson City had 759 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 759 |
|---|---|
| Density | 726 per sq mi (280 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hobson City at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Calhoun County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 759 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.05 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6188° N, 85.8461° W |
| ZIP code | 36203 |
| Official website | townofhobsoncity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0135152 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hobson City
- Oxford2.0 mi SW
- West End-Cobb Town2.9 mi NW
- Anniston4.3 mi NE
- Saks6.4 mi N
- Choccolocco8.7 mi NE
- Munford8.8 mi SW
- Weaver9.9 mi N
- Alexandria9.9 mi N
- Hollis Crossroads12.7 mi SE
- White Plains13.3 mi NE
- Jacksonville14.2 mi N
- Delta15.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Hobson City
What county is Hobson City in?
Hobson City is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
What is the population of Hobson City, AL?
759 people lived in Hobson City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hobson City, AL?
The ZIP code of Hobson City is 36203.
What is the elevation of Hobson City?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hobson City?
Oxford (2.0 mi), West End-Cobb Town (2.9 mi), Anniston (4.3 mi), Saks (6.4 mi), Choccolocco (8.7 mi).
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