County

Crenshaw County, AL

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Alabama

👥13,130Population
💰$50,154Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$119,377Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 19.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Black19.6%
Asian1.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma265 (3.3%)
HS Graduate3,279 (40.9%)
Some College992 (12.4%)
Associates1,002 (12.5%)
Bachelors690 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,791 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,154 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$119,376 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units6,758
Vacant Units1,731

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Crenshaw County, AL

Crenshaw County is located in Alabama and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,130 residents. With a median age of 42.97, it is a middle-aged county.

Crenshaw County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,154 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Crenshaw County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $119,376 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $667. Homeownership rates are high at 75.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Crenshaw County are primarily White (76%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Crenshaw County, AL is a working-class area in Alabama. The 8 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 Crenshaw County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
36009 Brantley 2,168 $42,132 $122,600 $671 1.0% 33.1%
36028 Dozier 1,531 $41,406 $129,600 $584 5.0% 43.1%
36034 Glenwood 593 $42,216 $82,200 $778 1.2% 30.4%
36041 Highland Home 1,559 $46,154 $117,000 $670 7.5% 31.4%
36042 Honoraville 1,346 $63,958 $114,000 1.7% 27.5%
36049 Luverne 5,314 $53,073 $124,000 $678 5.1% 27.6%
36071 Rutledge 619 $62,500 $96,400 $656 0.0% 32.7%