City

Boaz, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Marshall County  ·  Alabama

👥25,053Population
💰$55,110Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$152,001Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.1%Hispanic: 14.8%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White81.1%
Hispanic14.8%
Black1.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma373 (2.6%)
HS Graduate5,115 (36.2%)
Some College2,653 (18.8%)
Associates2,143 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,568 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree2,292 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College18.8%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,110 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$152,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units10,647
Vacant Units1,571

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Boaz, AL

Boaz is a city in Alabama, located in Marshall County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,053 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Boaz is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,109 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Boaz is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boaz is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.07%).

Boaz, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Boaz
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35956 8,381 $57,598 $170,900 $816 3.6% 33.2% 80.6%
35957 16,672 $53,859 $142,500 $679 0.9% 24.2% 68.7%