City

Coy, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilcox County  ·  Alabama

👥412Population
💰$55,313Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂62.9Median Age
🏠$77,300Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓7.5%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.1% Female 37.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26%Black: 74%Race
White26.0%
Black74.0%

Age Breakdown

18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
35%
65+
36%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads7.5% ▼ 81% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (8.4%)
HS Graduate179 (53.8%)
Some College27 (8.1%)
Associates74 (22.2%)
Bachelors15 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree10 (3%)

Education

No HS: 8.4%HS Grad: 53.8%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 3%Edu
No HS8.4%
HS Grad53.8%
Some College8.1%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate3.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,313 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$77,300 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units280
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Coy, AL

Coy is a city in Alabama, located in Wilcox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 412 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.9 years.

Economically, Coy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,313 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Coy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coy is less-educated. 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (74.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36435 412 $55,313 $77,300 4.3% 7.5% 80.4%