City

Adamsville, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥8,143Population
💰$57,151Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$138,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 59.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 0.6%Race
White37.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black59.7%
Asian1.7%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma65 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,524 (44.5%)
Some College744 (13.1%)
Associates1,117 (19.7%)
Bachelors282 (5%)
Graduate Degree937 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College13.1%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,151 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$138,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,074/mo
Total Housing Units3,628
Vacant Units512

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Adamsville, AL

Adamsville is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,143 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Adamsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,151 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Adamsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,074 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adamsville is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (59.68%).

Adamsville, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Adamsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35005 8,143 $57,151 $138,100 $1,074 5.6% 21.5% 88.9%