City

Attalla, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Etowah County  ·  Alabama

👥12,170Population
💰$56,004Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$130,600Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 6.9%Asian: 0%Other: 3.2%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Black6.9%
Asian0.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma427 (5.1%)
HS Graduate3,033 (36.4%)
Some College1,413 (17%)
Associates1,686 (20.2%)
Bachelors710 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,066 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 17%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College17.0%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,004 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$130,600 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units5,646
Vacant Units963

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Attalla, AL

Attalla is a city in Alabama, located in Etowah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,170 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Attalla is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,004 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Attalla is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Attalla is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Attalla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35954 12,170 $56,004 $130,600 $681 5.0% 21.3% 81.8%