City

Dora, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Alabama

👥8,674Population
💰$68,395Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$180,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 6.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black6.1%
Asian1.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (1%)
HS Graduate2,459 (45.4%)
Some College643 (11.9%)
Associates1,078 (19.9%)
Bachelors527 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree657 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College11.9%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,395 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$180,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units3,570
Vacant Units417

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Dora, AL

Dora is a city in Alabama, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,674 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Dora is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,395 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dora is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dora is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35062 8,674 $68,395 $180,500 $695 3.8% 21.9% 86.2%