City

Columbia, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Alabama

👥2,406Population
💰$61,845Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$165,800Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 9.5%Other: 1%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Black9.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate579 (39.8%)
Some College266 (18.3%)
Associates229 (15.7%)
Bachelors186 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree190 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College18.3%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,845 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$165,800 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units1,041
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Columbia, AL

Columbia is a city in Alabama, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Columbia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,845 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Columbia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbia is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36319 2,406 $61,845 $165,800 $766 3.6% 25.8% 80.8%