City

Epes, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  Alabama

👥465Population
💰$30,096Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$56,000Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 92% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.7% Female 41.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.1%Black: 85%Race
White15.1%
Black85.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
7%
18–24
8%
25–44
10%
45–64
31%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty42.8% ▲ 328% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
HS Graduate169 (54.5%)
Some College6 (1.9%)
Associates40 (12.9%)
Bachelors21 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree74 (23.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.5%Some College: 1.9%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
HS Grad54.5%
Some College1.9%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,096 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$56,000 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units296
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
50%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
18%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
50%
About Epes, AL

Epes is a city in Alabama, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 465 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Epes is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,096 is well below the national average. Approximately 42.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Epes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Epes is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (84.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Epes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35460 465 $30,096 $56,000 9.4% 30.7% 94.6%