City

Butler, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Choctaw County  ·  Alabama

👥4,468Population
💰$42,009Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$138,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.5%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 41.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White51.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Black41.3%
Asian0.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma119 (3.9%)
HS Graduate1,328 (43.4%)
Some College320 (10.5%)
Associates534 (17.4%)
Bachelors265 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree496 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College10.5%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,009 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$138,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units2,202
Vacant Units512

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Butler, AL

Butler is a city in Alabama, located in Choctaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,468 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Butler is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,009 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Butler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Butler is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Butler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36904 4,468 $42,009 $138,100 $718 5.2% 24.9% 70.7%