City

Cowarts, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Alabama

👥2,159Population
💰$58,203Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$178,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.9%Hispanic: 5%Black: 10.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.8%Race
White76.9%
Hispanic5.0%
Black10.4%
Asian0.4%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.7%)
HS Graduate473 (37.4%)
Some College157 (12.4%)
Associates348 (27.5%)
Bachelors70 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree197 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 27.5%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates27.5%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,203 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$178,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units892
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Cowarts, AL

Cowarts is a city in Alabama, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,159 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Cowarts is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,203 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cowarts is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cowarts is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cowarts
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36321 2,159 $58,203 $178,500 $842 2.1% 21.1% 74.6%