City

Cragford, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Alabama

👥1,043Population
💰$52,256Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$141,000Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Other: 9.3%Race
White90.7%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
HS Graduate97 (16.2%)
Some College165 (27.6%)
Associates76 (12.7%)
Bachelors116 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree144 (24.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.2%Some College: 27.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
HS Grad16.2%
Some College27.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,256 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$141,000 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units546
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Cragford, AL

Cragford is a city in Alabama, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,043 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Cragford is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,256 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cragford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cragford is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cragford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36255 1,043 $52,256 $141,000 5.7% 43.5% 89.1%