City

Anderson, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lauderdale County  ·  Alabama

👥1,635Population
💰$87,645Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$123,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.5% Female 35.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.4%
Asian1.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
23%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate415 (41.1%)
Some College151 (15%)
Associates129 (12.8%)
Bachelors72 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree241 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 15%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College15.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,645 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$123,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units642
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
69%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Anderson, AL

Anderson is a city in Alabama, located in Lauderdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,635 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Anderson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,645 is near the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Anderson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anderson is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.46%).

Anderson, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Anderson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35610 1,635 $87,645 $123,400 $950 1.8% 31.0% 93.3%