City

Guntersville, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Alabama

👥16,604Population
💰$72,579Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$254,700Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.5%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Black6.0%
Asian0.4%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma122 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,452 (23.6%)
Some College1,378 (13.2%)
Associates1,621 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,382 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree3,453 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,579 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$254,700 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units7,472
Vacant Units1,166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Guntersville, AL

Guntersville is a city in Alabama, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,604 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Guntersville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,579 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Guntersville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Guntersville is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guntersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35976 16,604 $72,579 $254,700 $792 3.8% 46.5% 76.7%