City

Reform, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  Alabama

👥2,909Population
💰$41,276Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$93,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 45.9%Other: 4.3%Race
White48.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black45.9%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty25.4% ▲ 154% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,010 (54.9%)
Some College259 (14.1%)
Associates195 (10.6%)
Bachelors185 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree187 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 54.9%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad54.9%
Some College14.1%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,276 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$93,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$424/mo
Total Housing Units1,551
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Reform, AL

Reform is a city in Alabama, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,909 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Reform is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,276 is below the national average. Approximately 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Reform is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $424 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reform is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Reform
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35481 2,909 $41,276 $93,400 $424 3.2% 20.2% 67.9%