City

Houston, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Winston County  ·  Alabama

👥1,135Population
💰$68,483Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
37%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate515 (67.6%)
Some College63 (8.3%)
Associates31 (4.1%)
Bachelors70 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree83 (10.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 67.6%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 4.1%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
HS Grad67.6%
Some College8.3%
Associates4.1%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.1%Renter: 5.9%Tenure
Owner94.1%
Renter5.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,483 ▼ 10% below avg
Total Housing Units1,088
Vacant Units527

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
51%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Work From Home
42%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
54%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
52%
About Houston, AL

Houston is a city in Alabama, located in Winston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,135 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Houston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,483 is near the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The population of Houston is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Houston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35572 1,135 $68,483 2.1% 20.1% 94.1%