City

Andalusia, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Covington County  ·  Alabama

👥20,219Population
💰$56,786Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$160,242Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.1%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 12.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White81.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Black12.4%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma169 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,961 (31.8%)
Some College1,794 (14.4%)
Associates1,909 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,756 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree2,876 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College14.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,786 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$160,242 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$714/mo
Total Housing Units9,916
Vacant Units2,272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Andalusia, AL

Andalusia is a city in Alabama, located in Covington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,219 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Andalusia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,785 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Andalusia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,242, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $714 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Andalusia is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.1%).

Andalusia, 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 Andalusia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36420 10,358 $50,126 $163,900 $659 6.5% 38.7% 73.5%
36421 9,861 $63,781 $156,400 $772 2.5% 35.6% 79.2%