City

Killen, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lauderdale County  ·  Alabama

👥13,756Population
💰$80,078Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$212,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 3%Black: 3.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Black3.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma107 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,047 (33.8%)
Some College945 (10.5%)
Associates1,238 (13.7%)
Bachelors993 (11%)
Graduate Degree2,679 (29.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 29.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate29.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,078 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,006/mo
Total Housing Units5,800
Vacant Units511

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Killen, AL

Killen is a city in Alabama, located in Lauderdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,756 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Killen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,078 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Killen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,006 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Killen is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.6%).

Killen, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Killen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35645 13,756 $80,078 $212,500 $1,006 2.0% 40.8% 82.2%