City

Ashland, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Alabama

👥5,146Population
💰$51,094Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$158,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 8.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic6.2%
Black8.3%
Asian0.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,115 (36.9%)
Some College422 (14%)
Associates575 (19%)
Bachelors381 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree481 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 14%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College14.0%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,094 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$158,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$442/mo
Total Housing Units2,409
Vacant Units337

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Ashland, AL

Ashland is a city in Alabama, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,146 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Ashland is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,094 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ashland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $442 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashland is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36251 5,146 $51,094 $158,200 $442 1.4% 28.5% 73.8%