City

Kinston, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Coffee County  ·  Alabama

👥2,593Population
💰$48,250Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$96,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.1%
Asian1.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
35%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (2.2%)
HS Graduate639 (38.1%)
Some College274 (16.3%)
Associates255 (15.2%)
Bachelors230 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree241 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,250 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$96,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units1,115
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Kinston, AL

Kinston is a city in Alabama, located in Coffee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,593 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Kinston is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,250 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kinston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kinston is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kinston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36453 2,593 $48,250 $96,500 $691 7.4% 28.1% 86.1%