City

Hardaway, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Alabama

👥168Population
💰$41,000Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🎓16.1%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊13.5%Unemployment▲ 177% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 69.6% Female 30.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.9%Black: 85.1%Race
White14.9%
Black85.1%

Age Breakdown

18–24
15%
25–44
29%
45–64
46%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads16.1% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment13.5% ▲ 177% above avg
HS Graduate29 (23.4%)
Some College14 (11.3%)
Associates61 (49.2%)
Bachelors8 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree12 (9.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 49.2%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 9.7%Edu
HS Grad23.4%
Some College11.3%
Associates49.2%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate9.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
14%
$150k–$200k
24%
$300k–$500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Total Housing Units124
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
50%
About Hardaway, AL

Hardaway is a city in Alabama, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 168 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Hardaway is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,000 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.5%, more than double the national average.

The population of Hardaway is less-educated. 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (85.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hardaway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36039 168 $41,000 13.5% 16.1% 70.2%