City

Dolomite, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥1,633Population
💰$52,143Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 32.3% Female 67.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.9%Black: 96.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White2.9%
Black96.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
17%
18–24
20%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.50
Below Poverty27.3% ▲ 173% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate399 (41.4%)
Some College217 (22.5%)
Associates129 (13.4%)
Bachelors90 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree121 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 22.5%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College22.5%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.9%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,143 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,151/mo
Total Housing Units611
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
54%
About Dolomite, AL

Dolomite is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,633 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Dolomite is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,143 is below the national average. Approximately 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dolomite is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,151 per month.

The population of Dolomite is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (96.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dolomite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35061 1,633 $52,143 $162,500 $1,151 3.9% 21.9% 55.9%