City

Samson, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Geneva County  ·  Alabama

👥4,363Population
💰$49,744Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$99,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 5.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic10.1%
Black5.9%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.8%)
HS Graduate857 (32.9%)
Some College501 (19.2%)
Associates584 (22.4%)
Bachelors366 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree247 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College19.2%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,744 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$99,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units2,263
Vacant Units473

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Samson, AL

Samson is a city in Alabama, located in Geneva County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,363 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Samson is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,744 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Samson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Samson is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Samson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36477 4,363 $49,744 $99,400 $738 7.8% 23.6% 78.7%