City

Fort Mitchell, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Alabama

👥8,825Population
💰$68,636Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$252,700Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.7%Hispanic: 12.6%Black: 52.9%Asian: 0%Other: 1.2%Race
White31.7%
Hispanic12.6%
Black52.9%
Asian0.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
33%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma134 (2.8%)
HS Graduate738 (15.2%)
Some College598 (12.3%)
Associates1,116 (23%)
Bachelors1,171 (24.2%)
Graduate Degree1,086 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 15.2%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 24.2%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad15.2%
Some College12.3%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors24.2%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,636 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$252,700 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units2,942
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
54%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
80%
About Fort Mitchell, AL

Fort Mitchell is a city in Alabama, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,825 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, Fort Mitchell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,636 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Mitchell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,054 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Mitchell is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Black (52.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Mitchell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36856 8,825 $68,636 $252,700 $1,054 10.7% 46.6% 92.0%