City

Newbern, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hale County  ·  Alabama

👥680Population
💰$52,102Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂67.2Median Age
🏠$79,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓16.0%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊20.5%Unemployment▲ 319% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.7%Black: 82.4%Race
White17.7%
Black82.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
1%
25–44
5%
45–64
27%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads16.0% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment20.5% ▲ 319% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (9.5%)
HS Graduate193 (39%)
Some College104 (21%)
Associates72 (14.5%)
Bachelors44 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree35 (7.1%)

Education

No HS: 9.5%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 21%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 7.1%Edu
No HS9.5%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College21.0%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate7.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
49%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,102 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$79,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units437
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Newbern, AL

Newbern is a city in Alabama, located in Hale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 680 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.2 years.

Economically, Newbern is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,102 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Newbern is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newbern is less-educated. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (82.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newbern
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36765 680 $52,102 $79,100 20.5% 16.0% 95.2%