City

Maylene, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥7,777Population
💰$96,335Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$280,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 14.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White75.0%
Hispanic6.9%
Black14.7%
Asian0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,007 (20.4%)
Some College404 (8.2%)
Associates747 (15.2%)
Bachelors473 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree2,236 (45.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 45.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad20.4%
Some College8.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate45.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,335 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$280,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,056/mo
Total Housing Units2,786
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
61%
About Maylene, AL

Maylene is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,777 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Maylene is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,335 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Maylene is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $280,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,056 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maylene is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.96%).

Maylene, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Maylene
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35114 7,777 $96,335 $280,400 $1,056 2.1% 55.0% 90.9%