City

Gaylesville, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Alabama

👥3,313Population
💰$62,652Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$99,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Black: 0.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.0%
Black0.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma19 (1%)
HS Graduate732 (37.2%)
Some College304 (15.4%)
Associates211 (10.7%)
Bachelors396 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree308 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College15.4%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,652 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$99,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$660/mo
Total Housing Units1,490
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
61%
About Gaylesville, AL

Gaylesville is a city in Alabama, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Gaylesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,652 is below the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gaylesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $660 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gaylesville is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gaylesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35973 3,313 $62,652 $99,000 $660 5.2% 35.7% 81.5%