City

Hamilton, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Alabama

👥10,621Population
💰$57,384Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$120,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.3%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black5.0%
Asian0.1%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma119 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,197 (34.1%)
Some College1,223 (19%)
Associates916 (14.2%)
Bachelors935 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree1,051 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 19%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College19.0%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,384 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$120,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$563/mo
Total Housing Units5,020
Vacant Units1,289

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

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

Hamilton is a city in Alabama, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,621 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Hamilton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,384 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamilton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $563 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamilton is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hamilton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35570 10,621 $57,384 $120,600 $563 3.0% 30.8% 71.6%