City

Gurley, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Alabama

👥7,311Population
💰$118,365Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$330,600Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓54.7%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 3.1%Asian: 1%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Black3.1%
Asian1.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads54.7% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma76 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,164 (23.9%)
Some College352 (7.2%)
Associates609 (12.5%)
Bachelors274 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree2,386 (49.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 49.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College7.2%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate49.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,365 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$330,600 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units3,207
Vacant Units326

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
63%
About Gurley, AL

Gurley is a city in Alabama, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,311 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Gurley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,365 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gurley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gurley is well-educated. 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.78%).

Gurley, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Gurley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35748 7,311 $118,365 $330,600 $743 2.3% 54.7% 88.2%