City

Lexington, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lauderdale County  ·  Alabama

👥3,622Population
💰$71,563Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$127,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.1%)
HS Graduate769 (34.8%)
Some College337 (15.3%)
Associates309 (14%)
Bachelors299 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree470 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College15.3%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,563 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$127,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$623/mo
Total Housing Units1,400
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Lexington, AL

Lexington is a city in Alabama, located in Lauderdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,622 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Lexington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,563 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lexington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $623 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lexington is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lexington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35648 3,622 $71,563 $127,800 $623 3.0% 34.8% 84.2%