City

Elba, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Coffee County  ·  Alabama

👥8,033Population
💰$43,433Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$108,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 24.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White67.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black24.2%
Asian0.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,952 (41.7%)
Some College771 (16.5%)
Associates671 (14.3%)
Bachelors490 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree766 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College16.5%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,433 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$108,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units3,976
Vacant Units699

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Elba, AL

Elba is a city in Alabama, located in Coffee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,033 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Elba is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,433 is below the national average. Approximately 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elba is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elba is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elba
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36323 8,033 $43,433 $108,400 $675 3.8% 26.8% 72.6%