City

Silas, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Choctaw County  ·  Alabama

👥1,733Population
💰$60,074Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$96,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.3%Black: 46%Other: 1.7%Race
White52.3%
Black46.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate598 (52.3%)
Some College167 (14.6%)
Associates135 (11.8%)
Bachelors67 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree168 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 52.3%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad52.3%
Some College14.6%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,074 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$96,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$287/mo
Total Housing Units890
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Silas, AL

Silas is a city in Alabama, located in Choctaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,733 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Silas is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,074 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Silas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $287 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silas is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Silas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36919 1,733 $60,074 $96,600 $287 2.7% 20.6% 87.7%