County

Lowndes County, AL

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Alabama

👥8,441Population
💰$36,354Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$82,802Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 70.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White27.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black70.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty26.5% ▲ 165% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma101 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,395 (45.7%)
Some College617 (11.8%)
Associates693 (13.2%)
Bachelors630 (12%)
Graduate Degree804 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College11.8%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,354 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$82,802 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units4,018
Vacant Units535

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Lowndes County, AL

Lowndes County is located in Alabama and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,441 residents. With a median age of 42.47, it is a middle-aged county.

Lowndes County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $36,354 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.1%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 26.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lowndes County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $82,802 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $664. Homeownership rates are high at 74.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lowndes County are primarily Black (70.62%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lowndes County, AL is a lower-income area in Alabama. The 4 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 Lowndes County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
36032 Fort Deposit 2,358 $24,896 $75,000 $460 16.9% 19.5%
36040 Hayneville 3,539 $35,250 $68,300 $801 7.0% 26.0%
36047 Letohatchee 1,248 $51,417 9.0% 20.8%
36752 Lowndesboro 1,296 $45,714 $136,600 0.8% 47.2%