City

Carrollton, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  Alabama

👥3,194Population
💰$43,281Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$128,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 40.1%Other: 1%Race
White55.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black40.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,165 (50.6%)
Some College307 (13.3%)
Associates278 (12.1%)
Bachelors216 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree295 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad50.6%
Some College13.3%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,281 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$128,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$580/mo
Total Housing Units1,669
Vacant Units398

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Carrollton, AL

Carrollton is a city in Alabama, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,194 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Carrollton is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,281 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Carrollton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $580 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carrollton is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carrollton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35447 3,194 $43,281 $128,500 $580 7.0% 22.2% 80.7%