City

Horton, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Alabama

👥6,663Population
💰$57,655Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$168,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.8%Hispanic: 26.2%Black: 1.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White69.8%
Hispanic26.2%
Black1.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma139 (4.2%)
HS Graduate1,323 (39.5%)
Some College614 (18.3%)
Associates337 (10.1%)
Bachelors243 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree691 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College18.3%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,655 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$168,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units2,405
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
56%
About Horton, AL

Horton is a city in Alabama, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,663 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Horton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,655 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Horton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Horton is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Horton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35980 6,663 $57,655 $168,600 $748 5.3% 27.9% 81.7%