City

Needham, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Choctaw County  ·  Alabama

👥850Population
💰$34,386Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 152% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 30.5% Female 69.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.8%Black: 18.2%Other: 12%Race
White69.8%
Black18.2%
Other12.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty39.5% ▲ 295% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 152% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1%)
HS Graduate286 (55%)
Some College82 (15.8%)
Associates60 (11.5%)
Bachelors42 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree45 (8.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 55%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad55.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,386 ▼ 55% below avg
Total Housing Units440
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Needham, AL

Needham is a city in Alabama, located in Choctaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 850 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Needham is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,386 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The population of Needham is less-educated. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (69.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Needham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36915 850 $34,386 12.3% 16.7% 91.7%