City

Heflin, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cleburne County  ·  Alabama

👥8,408Population
💰$54,119Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$155,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 7.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black7.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma60 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,870 (35.5%)
Some College892 (16.9%)
Associates860 (16.3%)
Bachelors635 (12%)
Graduate Degree953 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College16.9%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,119 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$155,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units3,799
Vacant Units540

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Heflin, AL

Heflin is a city in Alabama, located in Cleburne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,408 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Heflin is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,119 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Heflin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Heflin is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Heflin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36264 8,408 $54,119 $155,500 $766 1.0% 30.1% 75.4%