City

Headland, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Alabama

👥8,838Population
💰$71,647Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$179,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 16%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black16.0%
Asian1.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,589 (30%)
Some College553 (10.4%)
Associates874 (16.5%)
Bachelors578 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,694 (31.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College10.4%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,647 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units3,761
Vacant Units491

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Headland, AL

Headland is a city in Alabama, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,838 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Headland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,647 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Headland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Headland is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Headland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36345 8,838 $71,647 $179,900 $797 1.6% 42.8% 83.2%