City

Brewton, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Escambia County  ·  Alabama

👥16,049Population
💰$50,065Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$124,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 21.9%Asian: 0%Other: 4.9%Race
White69.0%
Hispanic3.5%
Black21.9%
Asian0.0%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 101% above avg
No HS Diploma144 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,722 (39.5%)
Some College1,309 (13.9%)
Associates1,353 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,149 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,741 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College13.9%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,065 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$124,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units7,303
Vacant Units1,811

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Brewton, AL

Brewton is a city in Alabama, located in Escambia County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,049 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Brewton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,065 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Brewton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brewton is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.95%).

Brewton, 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 Brewton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36426 16,049 $50,065 $124,700 $696 9.8% 30.7% 72.7%

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