City

Alberta, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilcox County  ·  Alabama

👥740Population
💰$13,618Median HH Income▼ 82% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$75,900Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓9.2%College Grads▼ 76% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 36.8% Female 63.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.1%Black: 98.9%Race
White1.1%
Black98.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
25%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads9.2% ▼ 76% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma54 (13.4%)
HS Graduate272 (67.5%)
Some College17 (4.2%)
Associates23 (5.7%)
Bachelors14 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree23 (5.7%)

Education

No HS: 13.4%HS Grad: 67.5%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 5.7%Edu
No HS13.4%
HS Grad67.5%
Some College4.2%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate5.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$13,618 ▼ 82% below avg
Median Home Value$75,900 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units323
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
71%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
5%
$150k–$200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
76%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
52%
About Alberta, AL

Alberta is a city in Alabama, located in Wilcox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 740 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Alberta is a lower-income community. The median household income of $13,618 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Alberta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alberta is less-educated. 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (98.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alberta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36720 740 $13,618 $75,900 9.4% 9.2% 87.5%