City

Hurtsboro, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Alabama

👥1,611Population
💰$42,470Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂56.0Median Age
🏠$59,000Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17%Black: 82.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White17.0%
Black82.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
20%
25–44
9%
45–64
37%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.4%)
HS Graduate431 (42.5%)
Some College69 (6.8%)
Associates205 (20.2%)
Bachelors98 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree196 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College6.8%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,470 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$59,000 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$532/mo
Total Housing Units881
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Hurtsboro, AL

Hurtsboro is a city in Alabama, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,611 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56 years.

Economically, Hurtsboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,470 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hurtsboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $532 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hurtsboro is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (82.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hurtsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36860 1,611 $42,470 $59,000 $532 0.9% 29.0% 75.6%