City

Arab, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Alabama

👥17,435Population
💰$60,910Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$192,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic5.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma164 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,407 (31.3%)
Some College1,562 (14.3%)
Associates1,824 (16.7%)
Bachelors1,379 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree2,562 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,910 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$192,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units7,372
Vacant Units671

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

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

Arab is a city in Alabama, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,435 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Arab is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,910 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Arab is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arab is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arab
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35016 17,435 $60,910 $192,900 $758 2.9% 36.2% 75.7%