City

Carbon Hill, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Alabama

👥3,018Population
💰$41,429Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$58,100Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 8.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black8.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty26.0% ▲ 160% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (3.1%)
HS Graduate651 (35.1%)
Some College253 (13.6%)
Associates460 (24.8%)
Bachelors290 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree146 (7.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 7.9%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate7.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,429 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$58,100 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$433/mo
Total Housing Units1,796
Vacant Units440

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Carbon Hill, AL

Carbon Hill is a city in Alabama, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,018 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Carbon Hill is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,429 is below the national average. Approximately 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carbon Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $433 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carbon Hill is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carbon Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35549 3,018 $41,429 $58,100 $433 2.9% 23.5% 80.8%