City

Higdon, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Alabama

👥885Population
💰$48,611Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$129,900Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White98.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma22 (4.6%)
HS Graduate188 (39.5%)
Some College111 (23.3%)
Associates38 (8%)
Bachelors98 (20.6%)
Graduate Degree19 (4%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 23.3%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 20.6%Graduate: 4%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College23.3%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors20.6%
Graduate4.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.9%Renter: 3.1%Tenure
Owner96.9%
Renter3.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,611 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$129,900 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units364
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Higdon, AL

Higdon is a city in Alabama, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 885 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Higdon is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,611 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Higdon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Higdon is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Higdon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35979 885 $48,611 $129,900 5.1% 24.6% 96.9%