City

Marion Junction, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Alabama

👥1,651Population
💰$28,935Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂31.8Median Age
🏠$61,100Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 114% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.6%Black: 80.4%Race
White19.6%
Black80.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
1%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty32.9% ▲ 229% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 114% above avg
HS Graduate357 (35.2%)
Some College71 (7%)
Associates235 (23.2%)
Bachelors154 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree197 (19.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 7%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
HS Grad35.2%
Some College7.0%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
21%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,935 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$61,100 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units902
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Marion Junction, AL

Marion Junction is a city in Alabama, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,651 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.8 years.

Economically, Marion Junction is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,935 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Marion Junction is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $61,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion Junction is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (80.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36759 1,651 $28,935 $61,100 10.5% 34.6% 71.3%