City

Cedar Bluff, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Alabama

👥4,431Population
💰$47,547Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂53.3Median Age
🏠$193,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 5.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Black5.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,307 (40.9%)
Some College520 (16.3%)
Associates366 (11.4%)
Bachelors425 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree544 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College16.3%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,547 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$193,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units3,211
Vacant Units1,232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
53%
About Cedar Bluff, AL

Cedar Bluff is a city in Alabama, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,431 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.3 years.

Economically, Cedar Bluff is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,547 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cedar Bluff is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cedar Bluff is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cedar Bluff
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35959 4,431 $47,547 $193,400 $750 4.9% 30.3% 78.2%