City

Henagar, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Alabama

👥5,964Population
💰$52,545Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$123,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6.7%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Asian0.2%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,639 (45.9%)
Some College710 (19.9%)
Associates473 (13.2%)
Bachelors340 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree348 (9.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 9.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College19.9%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate9.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,545 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$123,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units2,305
Vacant Units284

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Henagar, AL

Henagar is a city in Alabama, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,964 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Henagar is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,545 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Henagar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Henagar is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Henagar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35978 5,964 $52,545 $123,900 $747 3.7% 19.3% 77.5%