City

Emelle, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  Alabama

👥701Population
💰$40,000Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂64.6Median Age
🏠$65,500Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 31.0% Female 69.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 67.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White27.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black67.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
11%
45–64
18%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate199 (49.8%)
Some College67 (16.8%)
Associates37 (9.3%)
Bachelors39 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree58 (14.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
HS Grad49.8%
Some College16.8%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$65,500 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units526
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
52%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Emelle, AL

Emelle is a city in Alabama, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 701 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.6 years.

Economically, Emelle is a lower-income community. The median household income of $40,000 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Emelle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emelle is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (67.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emelle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35459 701 $40,000 $65,500 4.9% 24.3% 81.2%