City

Akron, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hale County  ·  Alabama

👥881Population
💰$51,382Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$78,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.6%Black: 52.8%Other: 4.7%Race
White42.6%
Black52.8%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (2.6%)
HS Graduate242 (42.7%)
Some College45 (7.9%)
Associates92 (16.2%)
Bachelors66 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree107 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College7.9%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.8%Renter: 4.2%Tenure
Owner95.8%
Renter4.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,382 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$78,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units835
Vacant Units528

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
65%
About Akron, AL

Akron is a city in Alabama, located in Hale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 881 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Akron is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,382 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Akron is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Akron is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Akron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35441 881 $51,382 $78,000 5.3% 30.5% 95.8%