County

Butler County, AL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Alabama

👥18,700Population
💰$47,999Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$99,234Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 44.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White50.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black44.7%
Asian1.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma360 (3%)
HS Graduate5,618 (46.5%)
Some College1,564 (12.9%)
Associates1,568 (13%)
Bachelors1,195 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree1,773 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,999 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$99,234 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units9,842
Vacant Units2,609

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Butler County, AL

Butler County is located in Alabama and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,700 residents. With a median age of 41.94, it is a middle-aged county.

Butler County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,999 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Butler County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $99,234 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $692. Homeownership rates are high at 68.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Butler County are majority White (50.86%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Butler 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 Butler County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
36030 Forest Home 185 $23,917 0.0% 1.3%
36033 Georgiana 3,685 $37,500 $102,000 $646 2.1% 23.0%
36037 Greenville 12,974 $48,571 $101,200 $729 6.3% 25.8%
36456 Mc Kenzie 1,856 $67,250 $80,000 $533 18.8% 21.6%