City

Bankston, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Alabama

👥1,027Population
💰$40,667Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$93,900Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.8% Female 41.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty34.5% ▲ 245% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.3%)
HS Graduate206 (33.3%)
Some College146 (23.6%)
Associates141 (22.8%)
Bachelors70 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree47 (7.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 23.6%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 7.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College23.6%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.7%Renter: 4.3%Tenure
Owner95.7%
Renter4.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,667 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$93,900 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units499
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Bankston, AL

Bankston is a city in Alabama, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,027 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Bankston is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,667 is below the national average. Approximately 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bankston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bankston is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bankston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35542 1,027 $40,667 $93,900 9.0% 18.9% 95.7%