City

Cordova, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Alabama

👥5,053Population
💰$42,975Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$84,700Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 8.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black8.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,259 (42%)
Some College442 (14.7%)
Associates603 (20.1%)
Bachelors366 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree274 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College14.7%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,975 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$84,700 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$636/mo
Total Housing Units2,325
Vacant Units456

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Cordova, AL

Cordova is a city in Alabama, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,053 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Cordova is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,975 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cordova is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $636 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cordova is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cordova
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35550 5,053 $42,975 $84,700 $636 11.0% 21.3% 73.5%