City

Detroit, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lamar County  ·  Alabama

👥1,014Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$90,200Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.7% Female 59.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Black: 8.8%Other: 2%Race
White89.0%
Black8.8%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate142 (23.7%)
Some College121 (20.2%)
Associates109 (18.2%)
Bachelors66 (11%)
Graduate Degree159 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad23.7%
Some College20.2%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
55%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$90,200 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$376/mo
Total Housing Units423
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Detroit, AL

Detroit is a city in Alabama, located in Lamar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,014 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Detroit is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Detroit is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $376 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Detroit is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Detroit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35552 1,014 $66,250 $90,200 $376 2.6% 37.5% 79.4%