City

Banks, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Alabama

👥1,486Population
💰$46,042Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$101,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 26.9%Asian: 3.2%Other: 5.9%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Black26.9%
Asian3.2%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (3.5%)
HS Graduate357 (42.2%)
Some College109 (12.9%)
Associates134 (15.8%)
Bachelors104 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree112 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,042 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$101,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$934/mo
Total Housing Units815
Vacant Units232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Banks, AL

Banks is a city in Alabama, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,486 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Banks is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,042 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Banks is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $934 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Banks is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Banks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36005 1,486 $46,042 $101,000 $934 3.3% 25.5% 83.0%