City

Oneonta, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Blount County  ·  Alabama

👥16,207Population
💰$57,607Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$168,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 13.5%Black: 2.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic13.5%
Black2.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma268 (2.8%)
HS Graduate2,810 (29.4%)
Some College1,623 (17%)
Associates1,513 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,204 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree2,151 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 17%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College17.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,607 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo
Total Housing Units6,747
Vacant Units723

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Oneonta, AL

Oneonta is a city in Alabama, located in Blount County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,207 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Oneonta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,607 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oneonta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $704 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oneonta is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oneonta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35121 16,207 $57,607 $168,800 $704 5.5% 35.1% 72.4%