City

Greenville, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Alabama

👥12,974Population
💰$48,571Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$101,200Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 51.8%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White43.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black51.8%
Asian1.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma233 (2.8%)
HS Graduate3,761 (44.5%)
Some College1,058 (12.5%)
Associates1,213 (14.4%)
Bachelors844 (10%)
Graduate Degree1,336 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College12.5%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,571 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$101,200 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units6,613
Vacant Units1,567

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Greenville, AL

Greenville is a city in Alabama, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,974 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Greenville is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,571 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Greenville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greenville is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greenville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36037 12,974 $48,571 $101,200 $729 6.3% 25.8% 64.8%