City

Locust Fork, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Blount County  ·  Alabama

👥1,857Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$133,300Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 14.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic14.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.4%)
HS Graduate390 (36.2%)
Some College304 (28.2%)
Associates107 (9.9%)
Bachelors111 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree139 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 28.2%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College28.2%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$133,300 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units817
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
54%
About Locust Fork, AL

Locust Fork is a city in Alabama, located in Blount County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,857 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Locust Fork is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Locust Fork is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,054 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Locust Fork is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Locust Fork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35097 1,857 $71,250 $133,300 $1,054 3.7% 23.2% 88.2%