City

Lanett, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Chambers County  ·  Alabama

👥12,335Population
💰$45,313Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$113,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.8%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 45.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White45.8%
Hispanic5.7%
Black45.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma170 (2.3%)
HS Graduate2,981 (40.9%)
Some College1,072 (14.7%)
Associates1,218 (16.7%)
Bachelors1,005 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree842 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College14.7%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,313 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$113,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units5,421
Vacant Units1,004

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Lanett, AL

Lanett is a city in Alabama, located in Chambers County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,335 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Lanett is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,313 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lanett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lanett is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Lanett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36863 12,335 $45,313 $113,100 $739 7.0% 25.3% 71.6%