City

Gordo, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  Alabama

👥5,245Population
💰$52,769Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$119,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.6%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 14.9%Other: 1.4%Race
White77.6%
Hispanic6.2%
Black14.9%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,121 (38.4%)
Some College362 (12.4%)
Associates452 (15.5%)
Bachelors410 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree545 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,769 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$119,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$623/mo
Total Housing Units2,432
Vacant Units448

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Gordo, AL

Gordo is a city in Alabama, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,245 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Gordo is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,769 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gordo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $623 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gordo is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gordo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35466 5,245 $52,769 $119,600 $623 2.1% 32.8% 85.2%