ZIP code 36279
Where is ZIP code 36279?
Wellington, Alabama
Calhoun County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 36279 belongs to Wellington, Alabama in Calhoun County. 36279 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 256 and 938. About 3,071 people live in the 36279 area, where the median household income is $53,024. The closest ZIP codes are 36250 (Alexandria, 2.9 mi south), 36202 (Anniston, 5.2 mi southeast) and 36204 (Anniston, 5.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 36279 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wellington |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 256, 938 |
| Coordinates | 33.8226, -85.8927 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 362 |
Population and income in 36279
| Population | 3,071 · lower than 59% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 101 · higher than 58% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.7 years · lower than 82% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $53,024 · lower than 56% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,741 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $159,100 · lower than 51% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $955 a month |
| Housing units | 1,284 |
| Households | 1,158 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 14% |
| Land area | 30.4 sq mi (plus 0.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36279. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 36279
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36250 | Alexandria, AL | 2.9 mi S | Standard |
| 36202 | Anniston, AL | 5.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 36204 | Anniston, AL | 5.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 36253 | Bynum, AL | 5.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 36277 | Weaver, AL | 6.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 36265 | Jacksonville, AL | 6.8 mi E | Standard |
| 36206 | Anniston, AL | 7.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 36271 | Ohatchee, AL | 8.2 mi W | Standard |
| 36205 | Anniston, AL | 8.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 35905 | Gadsden, AL | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 35907 | Gadsden, AL | 9.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 35903 | Gadsden, AL | 11.2 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 36279 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 36279
123 MAIN ST
WELLINGTON AL 36279
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (36279-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 36279?
- 36279 is a Wellington, Alabama ZIP code.
- What county is 36279 in?
- ZIP code 36279 is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 36279 in?
- 36279 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 36279?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 36279 use area codes 256 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 36279?
- About 3,071 people live in ZIP code 36279, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 36279?
- The median household income in 36279 is $53,024 a year, lower than 56% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 36279?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 36279 are 36250 (Alexandria, 2.9 miles), 36202 (Anniston, 5.2 miles), 36204 (Anniston, 5.2 miles) and 36253 (Bynum, 5.2 miles).