City

Luverne, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Crenshaw County  ·  Alabama

👥5,314Population
💰$53,073Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$124,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.6%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 21.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4.8%Race
White69.6%
Hispanic2.2%
Black21.9%
Asian1.5%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma95 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,662 (49.1%)
Some College373 (11%)
Associates322 (9.5%)
Bachelors238 (7%)
Graduate Degree697 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 11%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad49.1%
Some College11.0%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,073 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$124,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units2,448
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Luverne, AL

Luverne is a city in Alabama, located in Crenshaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,314 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Luverne is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,073 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Luverne is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Luverne is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Luverne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36049 5,314 $53,073 $124,000 $678 5.1% 27.6% 68.6%