City

Sipsey, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Alabama

👥281Population
💰$25,357Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🎓8.0%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.4% Female 40.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.9%Black: 38.1%Race
White61.9%
Black38.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
32%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads8.0% ▼ 79% below avg
HS Graduate94 (68.1%)
Some College16 (11.6%)
Associates17 (12.3%)
Bachelors6 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree5 (3.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.1%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 3.6%Edu
HS Grad68.1%
Some College11.6%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate3.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
52%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,357 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Rent$919/mo
Total Housing Units136
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
52%
About Sipsey, AL

Sipsey is a city in Alabama, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 281 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Sipsey is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,357 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Sipsey is less-educated. 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (61.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sipsey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35584 281 $25,357 $919 0.0% 8.0% 54.2%