City

Chatom, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Alabama

👥2,065Population
💰$75,446Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$167,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 9.9%Other: 1.2%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black9.9%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
1%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate629 (43.2%)
Some College188 (12.9%)
Associates305 (20.9%)
Bachelors97 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree232 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College12.9%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,446 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$388/mo
Total Housing Units1,049
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
52%
About Chatom, AL

Chatom is a city in Alabama, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,065 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Chatom is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,446 is near the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chatom is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $388 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chatom is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chatom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36518 2,065 $75,446 $167,600 $388 3.3% 22.6% 82.6%