City

Highland Home, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Crenshaw County  ·  Alabama

👥1,559Population
💰$46,154Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$117,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.1% Female 57.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 10.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Black10.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (3.6%)
HS Graduate287 (35.5%)
Some College141 (17.4%)
Associates98 (12.1%)
Bachelors59 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree195 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College17.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,154 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$117,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units775
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Highland Home, AL

Highland Home is a city in Alabama, located in Crenshaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,559 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Highland Home is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,154 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Highland Home is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $670 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Highland Home is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Highland Home
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36041 1,559 $46,154 $117,000 $670 7.5% 31.4% 83.0%