County

Barbour County, AL

5 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Alabama

👥23,738Population
💰$46,025Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$109,387Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.5%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 47.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White42.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Black47.9%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma214 (1.5%)
HS Graduate5,617 (40.3%)
Some College2,262 (16.2%)
Associates2,515 (18%)
Bachelors1,463 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,865 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College16.2%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,025 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$109,386 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units11,012
Vacant Units2,414

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Barbour County, AL

Barbour County is located in Alabama and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,738 residents. With a median age of 41.1, it is a middle-aged county.

Barbour County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,025 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Barbour County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $109,386 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $625. Homeownership rates are high at 66.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Barbour County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 47.9%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Barbour County, AL is a working-class area in Alabama. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Barbour County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
36016 Clayton 4,357 $57,396 $75,300 $636 2.5% 15.6%
36017 Clio 3,152 $40,074 $77,500 $448 7.7% 20.1%
36027 Eufaula 14,981 $45,544 $126,500 $661 7.7% 27.3%
36048 Louisville 1,248 $27,137 $103,500 $604 5.8% 23.4%