City

Buhl, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscaloosa County  ·  Alabama

👥1,772Population
💰$50,650Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$106,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓14.5%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 11.1%Black: 1.6%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic11.1%
Black1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads14.5% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (3.7%)
HS Graduate327 (34.2%)
Some College282 (29.5%)
Associates174 (18.2%)
Bachelors92 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree47 (4.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 29.5%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 4.9%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College29.5%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate4.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,650 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$106,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units658

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Buhl, AL

Buhl is a city in Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,772 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Buhl is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,650 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buhl is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buhl is less-educated. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buhl
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35446 1,772 $50,650 $106,900 $823 3.8% 14.5% 75.8%