City

Lester, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Limestone County  ·  Alabama

👥1,031Population
💰$114,318Median HH Income▲ 50% above avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$241,400Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White96.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.09
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (3.8%)
HS Graduate131 (22.6%)
Some College65 (11.2%)
Associates104 (17.9%)
Bachelors27 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree231 (39.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 39.8%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College11.2%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate39.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97%Renter: 3%Tenure
Owner97.0%
Renter3.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,318 ▲ 50% above avg
Median Home Value$241,400 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units363
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Lester, AL

Lester is a city in Alabama, located in Limestone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,031 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Lester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,318 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,400, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lester is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35647 1,031 $114,318 $241,400 5.3% 44.5% 97.0%