City

Catherine, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilcox County  ·  Alabama

👥1,015Population
💰$18,239Median HH Income▼ 76% below avg
🎂22.8Median Age
🏠$45,400Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓11.5%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊52.5%Unemployment▲ 972% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.1%Black: 83.9%Race
White16.1%
Black83.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
32%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
10%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.73
Below Poverty61.8% ▲ 518% above avg
College Grads11.5% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment52.5% ▲ 972% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (14.4%)
HS Graduate174 (41.6%)
Some College97 (23.2%)
Associates39 (9.3%)
Bachelors43 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree5 (1.2%)

Education

No HS: 14.4%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 23.2%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 1.2%Edu
No HS14.4%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College23.2%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate1.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.8%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.8%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
55%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$18,239 ▼ 76% below avg
Median Home Value$45,400 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$485/mo
Total Housing Units401
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
61%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
55%
About Catherine, AL

Catherine is a city in Alabama, located in Wilcox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,015 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.8 years.

Economically, Catherine is a lower-income community. The median household income of $18,239 is well below the national average. Approximately 61.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 52.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Catherine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $45,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $485 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Catherine is less-educated. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (83.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Catherine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36728 1,015 $18,239 $45,400 $485 52.5% 11.5% 93.8%