City

Gainesville, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  Alabama

👥448Population
💰$12,423Median HH Income▼ 84% below avg
🎂25.1Median Age
🏠$50,600Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.3% Female 60.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.4%Black: 57.6%Race
White42.4%
Black57.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
32%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty59.2% ▲ 492% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate87 (45.1%)
Some College21 (10.9%)
Associates41 (21.2%)
Bachelors11 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree33 (17.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
HS Grad45.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 39.2%Renter: 60.8%Tenure
Owner39.2%
Renter60.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
27%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$12,423 ▼ 84% below avg
Median Home Value$50,600 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units261
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
81%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
39%
2000+
57%
About Gainesville, AL

Gainesville is a city in Alabama, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 448 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.1 years.

Economically, Gainesville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $12,423 is well below the national average. Approximately 59.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gainesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. At 39.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Gainesville is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (57.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gainesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35464 448 $12,423 $50,600 $725 0.0% 22.8% 39.2%