City

Slocomb, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Geneva County  ·  Alabama

👥8,039Population
💰$55,089Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$123,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 8.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black8.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma76 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,984 (39.7%)
Some College747 (14.9%)
Associates806 (16.1%)
Bachelors806 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree580 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College14.9%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,089 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$123,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units3,630
Vacant Units577

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Slocomb, AL

Slocomb is a city in Alabama, located in Geneva County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,039 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Slocomb is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,089 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Slocomb is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Slocomb is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Slocomb
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36375 8,039 $55,089 $123,800 $797 4.2% 27.7% 83.2%