City

Joppa, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cullman County  ·  Alabama

👥2,338Population
💰$49,879Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$167,400Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 3.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
37%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.9%)
HS Graduate379 (25.2%)
Some College275 (18.3%)
Associates272 (18.1%)
Bachelors168 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree394 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College18.3%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,879 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$167,400 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$895/mo
Total Housing Units969

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%
About Joppa, AL

Joppa is a city in Alabama, located in Cullman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,338 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Joppa is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,879 is below the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Joppa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $895 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Joppa is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Joppa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35087 2,338 $49,879 $167,400 $895 0.9% 37.4% 85.6%