City

Elberta, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Baldwin County  ·  Alabama

👥6,824Population
💰$59,252Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$251,900Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,671 (34.1%)
Some College607 (12.4%)
Associates1,059 (21.6%)
Bachelors537 (11%)
Graduate Degree993 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College12.4%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,252 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$251,900 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,093/mo
Total Housing Units3,988
Vacant Units971

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Elberta, AL

Elberta is a city in Alabama, located in Baldwin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,824 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Elberta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,252 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elberta is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,093 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elberta is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elberta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36530 6,824 $59,252 $251,900 $1,093 3.8% 31.2% 79.9%