City

Ethelsville, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  Alabama

👥1,947Population
💰$62,500Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$179,000Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 34.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White65.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Black34.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
No HS Diploma53 (3.8%)
HS Graduate564 (40.8%)
Some College168 (12.1%)
Associates235 (17%)
Bachelors69 (5%)
Graduate Degree294 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,500 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$179,000 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,080
Vacant Units224

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Ethelsville, AL

Ethelsville is a city in Alabama, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,947 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Ethelsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,500 is below the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ethelsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ethelsville is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ethelsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35461 1,947 $62,500 $179,000 9.3% 26.3% 94.7%