City

Gilbertown, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Choctaw County  ·  Alabama

👥1,708Population
💰$54,775Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$89,500Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 4.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Black4.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.3%)
HS Graduate387 (37.9%)
Some College211 (20.7%)
Associates180 (17.6%)
Bachelors74 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree156 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College20.7%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,775 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$89,500 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units1,060
Vacant Units361

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Gilbertown, AL

Gilbertown is a city in Alabama, located in Choctaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,708 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Gilbertown is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,775 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilbertown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $852 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilbertown is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilbertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36908 1,708 $54,775 $89,500 $852 3.4% 22.5% 81.4%