City

Roanoke, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Alabama

👥9,827Population
💰$43,679Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$121,300Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 29.5%Other: 5%Race
White63.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Black29.5%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma93 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,396 (38.3%)
Some College943 (15.1%)
Associates967 (15.4%)
Bachelors584 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,280 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College15.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,679 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$121,300 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$594/mo
Total Housing Units5,237
Vacant Units967

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Roanoke, AL

Roanoke is a city in Alabama, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,827 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Roanoke is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,679 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Roanoke is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $594 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roanoke is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Roanoke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36274 9,827 $43,679 $121,300 $594 3.1% 29.8% 74.2%