City

Greensboro, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hale County  ·  Alabama

👥5,662Population
💰$33,983Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$151,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 63.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White32.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black63.4%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty31.5% ▲ 215% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma125 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,917 (55.2%)
Some College94 (2.7%)
Associates411 (11.8%)
Bachelors357 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree570 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 55.2%Some College: 2.7%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad55.2%
Some College2.7%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,983 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$151,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units3,256
Vacant Units792

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Greensboro, AL

Greensboro is a city in Alabama, located in Hale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,662 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Greensboro is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,983 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Greensboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greensboro is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greensboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36744 5,662 $33,983 $151,200 $716 9.1% 26.7% 67.5%