City

Brilliant, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Alabama

👥1,760Population
💰$48,155Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$64,600Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 0.2%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic1.7%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
37%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma24 (2.2%)
HS Graduate492 (45.3%)
Some College173 (15.9%)
Associates182 (16.7%)
Bachelors116 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree100 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,155 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$64,600 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$418/mo
Total Housing Units857
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Brilliant, AL

Brilliant is a city in Alabama, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,760 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Brilliant is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,155 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Brilliant is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $418 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brilliant is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brilliant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35548 1,760 $48,155 $64,600 $418 4.8% 19.9% 77.2%