City

Geneva, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Geneva County  ·  Alabama

👥5,340Population
💰$48,681Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$109,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 8.3%Asian: 2.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Black8.3%
Asian2.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,393 (44.5%)
Some College625 (20%)
Associates376 (12%)
Bachelors124 (4%)
Graduate Degree585 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 20%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College20.0%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,681 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$109,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units2,444
Vacant Units348

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Geneva, AL

Geneva is a city in Alabama, located in Geneva County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,340 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Geneva is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,681 is below the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Geneva is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $663 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Geneva is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Geneva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36340 5,340 $48,681 $109,500 $663 8.5% 22.6% 71.3%