City

Geraldine, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Alabama

👥1,998Population
💰$64,821Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂31.8Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Hispanic: 14%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White83.1%
Hispanic14.0%
Black0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (6.2%)
HS Graduate427 (37.8%)
Some College112 (9.9%)
Associates203 (17.9%)
Bachelors67 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree252 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 6.2%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS6.2%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College9.9%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,821 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$655/mo
Total Housing Units717
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
53%
About Geraldine, AL

Geraldine is a city in Alabama, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,998 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.8 years.

Economically, Geraldine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,821 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Geraldine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $655 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Geraldine is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Geraldine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35974 1,998 $64,821 $162,500 $655 2.8% 28.2% 77.3%