City

Fort Rucker, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Dale County  ·  Alabama

👥5,221Population
💰$75,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂24.8Median Age
🎓56.0%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.9%Hispanic: 16%Black: 8.1%Asian: 3.5%Other: 6.9%Race
White64.9%
Hispanic16.0%
Black8.1%
Asian3.5%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
5–17
20%
18–24
13%
25–44
46%
45–64
3%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.24
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads56.0% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate282 (11.2%)
Some College330 (13.1%)
Associates499 (19.8%)
Bachelors278 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,133 (44.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 44.9%Edu
HS Grad11.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate44.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 1%Renter: 99%Tenure
Owner1.0%
Renter99.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,875 ≈ Avg
Median Rent$1,402/mo
Total Housing Units1,581
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
50%
2000+
50%
About Fort Rucker, AL

Fort Rucker is a city in Alabama, located in Dale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,221 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.8 years.

Economically, Fort Rucker is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,875 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The population of Fort Rucker is well-educated. 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Rucker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36362 5,221 $75,875 $1,402 3.2% 56.0% 1.0%