City

Marion, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Alabama

👥5,483Population
💰$34,679Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$98,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 128% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.7%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 65.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White33.7%
Hispanic0.3%
Black65.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
21%
25–44
15%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 128% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,436 (52.7%)
Some College104 (3.8%)
Associates505 (18.5%)
Bachelors171 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree498 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad52.7%
Some College3.8%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.7%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,679 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$98,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$616/mo
Total Housing Units2,272
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
44%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Marion, AL

Marion is a city in Alabama, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,483 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Marion is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,679 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $616 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (65.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36756 5,483 $34,679 $98,400 $616 11.2% 24.5% 65.3%