City

Eclectic, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Elmore County  ·  Alabama

👥6,198Population
💰$54,212Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$228,900Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 6.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black6.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma50 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,858 (41.7%)
Some College551 (12.4%)
Associates605 (13.6%)
Bachelors626 (14%)
Graduate Degree769 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,212 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$228,900 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units3,676
Vacant Units977

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Eclectic, AL

Eclectic is a city in Alabama, located in Elmore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,198 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Eclectic is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,212 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Eclectic is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eclectic is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eclectic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36024 6,198 $54,212 $228,900 $781 5.1% 31.3% 80.5%