City

Midway, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bullock County  ·  Alabama

👥2,592Population
💰$47,452Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓12.8%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊11.1%Unemployment▲ 128% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 13.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 84.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.1%Race
White13.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black84.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
16%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads12.8% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment11.1% ▲ 128% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.9%)
HS Graduate691 (45.6%)
Some College193 (12.7%)
Associates408 (26.9%)
Bachelors62 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree132 (8.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 26.9%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates26.9%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,452 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$688/mo
Total Housing Units1,181
Vacant Units272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Midway, AL

Midway is a city in Alabama, located in Bullock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,592 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Midway is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,452 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Midway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $688 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Midway is less-educated. 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (84.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Midway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36053 2,592 $47,452 $104,900 $688 11.1% 12.8% 81.2%