City

Centre, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Alabama

👥9,044Population
💰$47,868Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$176,100Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 7.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black7.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma109 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,365 (39.1%)
Some College810 (13.4%)
Associates893 (14.8%)
Bachelors758 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,112 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College13.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,868 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$176,100 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$741/mo
Total Housing Units5,607
Vacant Units1,581

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Centre, AL

Centre is a city in Alabama, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,044 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Centre is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,868 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Centre is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $741 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Centre is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Centre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35960 9,044 $47,868 $176,100 $741 2.8% 30.9% 74.7%