City

Jemison, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Chilton County  ·  Alabama

👥8,786Population
💰$61,845Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$122,300Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 13%Black: 6.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic13.0%
Black6.9%
Asian0.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma500 (9.8%)
HS Graduate2,275 (44.6%)
Some College859 (16.8%)
Associates361 (7.1%)
Bachelors428 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree683 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 9.8%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS9.8%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,845 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$122,300 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units3,558
Vacant Units365

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Jemison, AL

Jemison is a city in Alabama, located in Chilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Jemison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,845 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jemison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $872 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jemison is less-educated. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jemison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35085 8,786 $61,845 $122,300 $872 6.2% 21.8% 78.0%