City

Childersburg, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Talladega County  ·  Alabama

👥8,225Population
💰$50,448Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$120,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 35.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.4%Race
White61.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black35.4%
Asian1.5%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma250 (4.9%)
HS Graduate1,770 (34.5%)
Some College952 (18.6%)
Associates980 (19.1%)
Bachelors536 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree639 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.9%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS4.9%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College18.6%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,448 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$120,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units3,804
Vacant Units348

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Childersburg, AL

Childersburg is a city in Alabama, located in Talladega County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,225 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Childersburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,448 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Childersburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Childersburg is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Childersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35044 8,225 $50,448 $120,000 $792 5.3% 22.9% 68.8%