Anniston, Alabama Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 24,276. Estimated population in July 2005: 23,741 (-2.2% change)
Males: 11,077 (45.6%), Females: 13,199 (54.4%)

Calhoun County

Zip codes: 36201, 36203, 36205, 36206, 36207.

Median resident age: 39.3 years
Median household income: $27,385 (year 2000)
Median house value: $68,600 (year 2000)

Races in Anniston:

• Black (48.7%)
• White Non-Hispanic (47.9%)
• Hispanic (1.7%)
• Two or more races (0.9%)
• American Indian (0.6%)
• Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (10.4%), English (7.4%), Irish (5.9%), German (4.3%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%), Subsaharan African (1.2%).

Elevation: 740 feet

Land area: 45.4 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Anniston

• High school or higher: 73.7%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
• Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
• Unemployed: 8.3%
• Mean travel time to work: 19.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anniston city

• Never married: 26.1%
• Now married: 44.6%
• Separated: 3.3%
• Widowed: 12.2%
• Divorced: 13.7%

2.2% Foreign born (0.9% Latin America, 0.6% Asia, 0.6% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: -3,039 (-11.1%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Birmingham, AL (68.4 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (579.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Blue Mountain, AL (1.9 miles ), West End-Cobb Town, AL (3.1 miles ), Hobson City, AL (3.3 miles ), Saks, AL (3.4 miles ), Oxford, AL (4.6 miles ), Weaver, AL (6.5 miles ), Alexandria, AL (8.2 miles ), Bynum, AL (10.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 60 buildings, average cost: $53,300
• 1997: 25 buildings, average cost: $63,200
• 1998: 20 buildings, average cost: $63,200
• 1999: 22 buildings, average cost: $64,200
• 2000: 21 buildings, average cost: $64,000
• 2001: 24 buildings, average cost: $64,000
• 2002: 26 buildings, average cost: $64,000
• 2003: 23 buildings, average cost: $68,400
• 2004: 28 buildings, average cost: $184,000

Latitude: 33.66 N, Longitude: 85.83 W

Area code: 256

Anniston, Alabama business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (21.2%), Educational,health and social services (16.9%), Retail trade (13.2%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (10.3%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +14,595 (+60.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,230 (58.5%)

Average climate in Anniston, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Anniston-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 153% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.6 miles away from the Anniston city center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/27/1994, a category 4 tornado 22.6 miles away from the city center killed 22 people and injured 150 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Colter Bean - 2005 Major League Baseball player (New York Yankees, born: Jan 16, 1977), Jonathan Carter - 2005 NFL player (New York Jets, born: Mar 20, 1979), Quinton Caver - 2005 NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs, born: Aug 22, 1978), Byron Burnett - College basketball player (Florida Intl Golden Panthers), Demetrius Brown - College basketball player (San Jose State Spartans), Marcus Perry - College basketball player (Nebraska Cornhuskers).

Hospitals/medical centers in Anniston:

• NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MED CENTER (400 EAST 10TH STREET)
• STRINGFELLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (301 EAST 18TH ST)

• JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL)
• MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; GADSDEN, AL)
• GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 24 miles; GADSDEN, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Anniston, AL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anniston:

• ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 6 miles; ANNISTON, AL; ID: ANB)
• TALLADEGA MUNI (about 17 miles; TALLADEGA, AL; ID: ASN)
• BIRMINGHAM INTL (about 65 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; ID: BHM)

• MCMINN (about 5 miles; WEAVER, AL; ID: 25A)
• ASHLAND/LINEVILLE (about 27 miles; ASHLAND/LINEVILLE, AL; ID: 26A)
• GADSDEN MUNI (about 28 miles; GADSDEN, AL; ID: GAD)

Amtrak station:
ANNISTON (126 W.4TH ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/Universities in Anniston:

• HARRY M AYERS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 772; Location: 1801 COLEMAN RD; Public; Website: www.ayers.cc.al.us)
• GADSDEN BUSINESS COLLEGE-ANNISTON (FT enrollment: 167; Location: 630 S WILMER AVE; Private, for-profit)
• ANNISTON ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN (Location: 702 NOBLE ST; Private, for-profit)

• JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 6,418)
• GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; GADSDEN, AL; FT enrollment: 3,360)
• SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; WADLEY, AL; FT enrollment: 2,925)
• STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 51 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; FT enrollment: 7,241)
• JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 3,279)
• SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
• GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 73 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 3,272)

• WELLBORN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 740; Location: 135 PINSON RD; Grades: 07 - 12)
• SAKS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 583; Location: 4401 SAKS RD; Grades: 08 - 12)
• ANNISTON CITY BOOT CAMP SCHOOL (Location: 4804 MCCLELLAN BLVD; Grades: 07 - 12)

• FAITH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 311; Location: 4100 RONNAKI RD; Grades: KG - 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Anniston:

• WELLBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 678; Location: 525 COOPER CIR; Grades: KG - 06)
• SAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 632; Location: 31 W WATSON; Grades: KG - 04)
• ANNISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 622; Location: 4800 MCCLELLAN BLVD; Grades: PK - 12)
• ANNISTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 596; Location: 1301 WOODSTOCK AVE; Grades: 06 - 12)
• WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 489; Location: 250 WHITE PLAINS RD; Grades: 05 - 12)
• SAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 381; Location: 32 W WATSON; Grades: 05 - 07)
• COLDWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 371; Location: 530 TAYLORS CHAPEL ROAD; Grades: PK - 06)
• TENTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 362; Location: 1525 E 10TH ST; Grades: KG - 05)
• DE ARMANVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 341; Location: 101 SCHOOL RD; Grades: KG - 09)
• WHITE PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 304; Location: 5600 ALABAMA HWY 9; Grades: KG - 04)

• SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 165; Location: 1821 MCCALL DRIVE; Grades: KG - 8)

• ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC LIB. (Operating income: $792,703; Location: 108 EAST 10TH STREET; 127,721 books; 1,522 audio materials; 994 video materials; 225 serial subscriptions)

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Anniston compared to Alabama state average:

• Median household income below state average.
• Median house value below state average.
• Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
• Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
• Median age above state average.
• Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
• Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

• WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
• WDNG (1450 AM; 1 kW; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WDNG, INC.)
• WHMA (1390 AM; 5 kW; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: CASEY NETWORK, LLC)
• WANA (1490 AM; 1 kW; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: DEWEY D. LANKFORD)
• WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
• WHOG (1120 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HOBSON CITY, AL; Owner: HOBSON CITY BROADCASTING CO)
• WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
• WAAX (570 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
• WZZX (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LINEVILLE, AL; Owner: ROBERT A. PERRY)
• WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
• WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• WJBY (930 AM; 5 kW; RAINBOW CITY, AL; Owner: GADSDEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Anniston:

• W269AX (101.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
• WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
• WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
• WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
• WGRW (90.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WORD WORKS, INC.)
• WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
• WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• WTDR (92.7 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: JACOBS BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
• WASZ (95.5 FM; ASHLAND, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
• WCKS (102.7 FM; FRUITHURST, AL; Owner: WCKS, INC.)
• WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
• WSSY-FM (97.5 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: GREAT SOUTH RFDC, LLC)
• WKXX (102.9 FM; ATTALLA, AL; Owner: BROADCAST MEDIA LLC)
• WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

• WJXS-CA (Channel 24; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
• WCIQ (Channel 7; MOUNT CHEAHA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
• WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
• W29AO (Channel 29; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)

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