City

Piedmont, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Alabama

👥12,996Population
💰$52,726Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$123,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 2%Black: 5.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic2.0%
Black5.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma104 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,099 (38.4%)
Some College1,490 (18.5%)
Associates1,074 (13.3%)
Bachelors891 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree1,404 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College18.5%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,726 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$123,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units6,166
Vacant Units1,110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Piedmont, AL

Piedmont is a city in Alabama, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,996 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Piedmont is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,726 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Piedmont is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Piedmont is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Piedmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36272 12,996 $52,726 $123,200 $808 3.4% 28.5% 77.1%