City

Bear Creek, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Alabama

👥1,086Population
💰$23,077Median HH Income▼ 70% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$127,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊16.4%Unemployment▲ 235% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.4% Female 36.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 0.2%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment16.4% ▲ 235% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.7%)
HS Graduate233 (50%)
Some College75 (16.1%)
Associates51 (10.9%)
Bachelors23 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree76 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 50%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad50.0%
Some College16.1%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$23,077 ▼ 70% below avg
Median Home Value$127,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$640/mo
Total Housing Units572
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
55%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Bear Creek, AL

Bear Creek is a city in Alabama, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,086 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Bear Creek is a lower-income community. The median household income of $23,077 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bear Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $640 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bear Creek is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bear Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35543 1,086 $23,077 $127,600 $640 16.4% 21.2% 71.7%