City

Fort Deposit, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lowndes County  ·  Alabama

👥2,358Population
💰$24,896Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$75,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊16.9%Unemployment▲ 245% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.5%Black: 78.3%Other: 1%Race
White18.5%
Black78.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty39.4% ▲ 294% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment16.9% ▲ 245% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.7%)
HS Graduate664 (53%)
Some College111 (8.9%)
Associates212 (16.9%)
Bachelors72 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree172 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 53%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad53.0%
Some College8.9%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,896 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$75,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$460/mo
Total Housing Units1,075
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Fort Deposit, AL

Fort Deposit is a city in Alabama, located in Lowndes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,358 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Fort Deposit is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,896 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Deposit is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $460 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Deposit is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (78.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Deposit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36032 2,358 $24,896 $75,000 $460 16.9% 19.5% 67.3%