City

Gordon, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Alabama

👥1,469Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓13.8%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊13.1%Unemployment▲ 169% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.5%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 30.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White65.5%
Hispanic0.5%
Black30.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads13.8% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment13.1% ▲ 169% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (2.6%)
HS Graduate372 (38.8%)
Some College305 (31.8%)
Associates126 (13.1%)
Bachelors46 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree86 (9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 31.8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College31.8%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate9.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$884/mo
Total Housing Units788
Vacant Units198

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
52%
About Gordon, AL

Gordon is a city in Alabama, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,469 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Gordon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gordon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $884 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gordon is less-educated. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (65.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gordon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36343 1,469 $57,500 $95,000 $884 13.1% 13.8% 76.1%