City

Alexander City, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Tallapoosa County  ·  Alabama

👥19,619Population
💰$48,744Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$129,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.4%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 29.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.7%Race
White59.4%
Hispanic4.9%
Black29.3%
Asian0.7%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma216 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,545 (36.9%)
Some College1,794 (14.6%)
Associates2,068 (16.8%)
Bachelors1,237 (10%)
Graduate Degree2,462 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College14.6%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,744 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$129,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units10,648
Vacant Units2,546

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Alexander City, AL

Alexander City is a city in Alabama, located in Tallapoosa County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 19,619 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Alexander City is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,744 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Alexander City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alexander City is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.44%).

Alexander City, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Alexander City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35010 19,619 $48,744 $129,500 $702 8.1% 30.0% 69.5%

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