City

New Market, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Alabama

👥14,124Population
💰$82,321Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$215,300Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.6%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 14.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White75.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Black14.9%
Asian0.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate2,121 (24.8%)
Some College1,619 (18.9%)
Associates1,466 (17.2%)
Bachelors567 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree2,775 (32.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
HS Grad24.8%
Some College18.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,321 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$215,300 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units5,522
Vacant Units327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
59%
About New Market, AL

New Market is a city in Alabama, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,124 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, New Market is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,321 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Market is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Market is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Market
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35761 14,124 $82,321 $215,300 $975 2.4% 39.1% 83.2%