City

Kennedy, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lamar County  ·  Alabama

👥1,046Population
💰$37,474Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$98,800Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓17.8%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 10.9%Other: 1.4%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Black10.9%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
36%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads17.8% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.9%)
HS Graduate337 (45.4%)
Some College194 (26.1%)
Associates66 (8.9%)
Bachelors63 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree69 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 26.1%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College26.1%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,474 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$98,800 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units558
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Kennedy, AL

Kennedy is a city in Alabama, located in Lamar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,046 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Kennedy is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,474 is well below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kennedy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $667 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kennedy is less-educated. 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kennedy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35574 1,046 $37,474 $98,800 $667 1.2% 17.8% 88.9%