City

Courtland, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Alabama

👥1,752Population
💰$42,181Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$106,100Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓19.2%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.7%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 46.9%Other: 2.5%Race
White43.7%
Hispanic6.1%
Black46.9%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads19.2% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.8%)
HS Graduate585 (49.2%)
Some College135 (11.3%)
Associates221 (18.6%)
Bachelors80 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree148 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad49.2%
Some College11.3%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,181 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$106,100 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$564/mo
Total Housing Units985
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Courtland, AL

Courtland is a city in Alabama, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,752 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Courtland is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,181 is below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Courtland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $564 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Courtland is less-educated. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 46.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Courtland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35618 1,752 $42,181 $106,100 $564 1.3% 19.2% 74.2%