City

Delta, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Alabama

👥1,734Population
💰$46,316Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$101,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓16.1%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 0.2%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads16.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate563 (51.2%)
Some College157 (14.3%)
Associates203 (18.5%)
Bachelors49 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree128 (11.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
HS Grad51.2%
Some College14.3%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,316 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$101,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units762
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
52%
About Delta, AL

Delta is a city in Alabama, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,734 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Delta is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,316 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Delta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delta is less-educated. 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36258 1,734 $46,316 $101,600 0.0% 16.1% 91.0%