City

Florala, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Covington County  ·  Alabama

👥3,615Population
💰$50,456Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$119,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 2%Black: 11.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black11.1%
Asian1.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,032 (48.6%)
Some College239 (11.3%)
Associates340 (16%)
Bachelors248 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree256 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College11.3%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,456 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$119,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units1,905
Vacant Units564

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Florala, AL

Florala is a city in Alabama, located in Covington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,615 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Florala is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,456 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Florala is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Florala is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Florala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36442 3,615 $50,456 $119,800 $739 4.8% 23.7% 72.9%