City

Goodwater, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Coosa County  ·  Alabama

👥4,725Population
💰$51,801Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$99,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.9%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 38.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White53.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Black38.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma94 (3.3%)
HS Graduate1,171 (40.6%)
Some College333 (11.6%)
Associates481 (16.7%)
Bachelors236 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree566 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College11.6%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,801 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$99,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units2,430
Vacant Units579

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Goodwater, AL

Goodwater is a city in Alabama, located in Coosa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,725 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Goodwater is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,801 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Goodwater 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 $667 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Goodwater is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Goodwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35072 4,725 $51,801 $99,000 $667 5.2% 27.8% 77.0%