City

Red Bay, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Alabama

👥4,507Population
💰$40,147Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$113,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic7.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,162 (40.4%)
Some College483 (16.8%)
Associates248 (8.6%)
Bachelors217 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree746 (26%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College16.8%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,147 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$113,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$568/mo
Total Housing Units2,355
Vacant Units375

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Red Bay, AL

Red Bay is a city in Alabama, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,507 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Red Bay is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,147 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Red Bay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $568 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Red Bay is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Red Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35582 4,507 $40,147 $113,800 $568 2.7% 33.5% 66.8%