City

Fayette, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Alabama

👥9,689Population
💰$50,598Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$123,500Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊11.8%Unemployment▲ 141% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 18.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black18.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment11.8% ▲ 141% above avg
No HS Diploma112 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,878 (31.2%)
Some College1,413 (23.5%)
Associates788 (13.1%)
Bachelors549 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,276 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 23.5%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College23.5%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,598 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$123,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$624/mo
Total Housing Units4,958
Vacant Units1,279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Fayette, AL

Fayette is a city in Alabama, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,689 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Fayette is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,598 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fayette is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $624 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fayette is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35555 9,689 $50,598 $123,500 $624 11.8% 30.3% 71.5%