City

Ashford, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Alabama

👥6,147Population
💰$55,257Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$158,300Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.4%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 12%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White79.4%
Hispanic4.7%
Black12.0%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma86 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,521 (39.4%)
Some College538 (13.9%)
Associates672 (17.4%)
Bachelors418 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree627 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,257 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$158,300 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units2,751
Vacant Units428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Ashford, AL

Ashford is a city in Alabama, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,147 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Ashford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,257 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ashford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $865 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashford is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36312 6,147 $55,257 $158,300 $865 3.3% 27.1% 75.3%