City

Rainsville, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Alabama

👥8,221Population
💰$65,774Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$207,600Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.7%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic9.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma222 (4.5%)
HS Graduate1,228 (24.8%)
Some College607 (12.3%)
Associates921 (18.6%)
Bachelors622 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,343 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,774 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$207,600 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units3,529
Vacant Units365

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Rainsville, AL

Rainsville is a city in Alabama, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,221 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Rainsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,774 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rainsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $656 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rainsville is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rainsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35986 8,221 $65,774 $207,600 $656 1.0% 39.8% 84.7%