City

Ider, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Alabama

👥1,882Population
💰$41,434Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$101,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊18.1%Unemployment▲ 270% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment18.1% ▲ 270% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate417 (38.2%)
Some College137 (12.5%)
Associates116 (10.6%)
Bachelors199 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree223 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College12.5%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,434 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$101,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units816
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Walked
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Ider, AL

Ider is a city in Alabama, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,882 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Ider is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,434 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ider is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ider is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ider
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35981 1,882 $41,434 $101,000 18.1% 38.6% 82.8%