City

Forest Home, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Alabama

👥185Population
💰$23,917Median HH Income▼ 69% below avg
🎂58.6Median Age
🎓1.3%College Grads▼ 97% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Black: 15.7%Race
White84.3%
Black15.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads1.3% ▼ 97% below avg
HS Graduate101 (67.3%)
Some College21 (14%)
Associates26 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree2 (1.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 67.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 17.3%Graduate: 1.3%Edu
HS Grad67.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.3%
Graduate1.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
64%
$50k–$100k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$23,917 ▼ 69% below avg
Total Housing Units177
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
72%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
11%
$100k–$150k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
30–45 min
55%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
50%
2000+
50%
About Forest Home, AL

Forest Home is a city in Alabama, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 185 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.6 years.

Economically, Forest Home is a lower-income community. The median household income of $23,917 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Forest Home is less-educated. 1.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forest Home
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36030 185 $23,917 0.0% 1.3% 66.7%