City

Spruce Pine, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Alabama

👥2,046Population
💰$80,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂29.6Median Age
🏠$220,800Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓45.8%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.1%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 3.6%Other: 8.1%Race
White75.1%
Hispanic12.7%
Black3.6%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
26%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.46
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads45.8% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate186 (20%)
Some College160 (17.2%)
Associates157 (16.9%)
Bachelors78 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree347 (37.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 20%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 37.4%Edu
HS Grad20.0%
Some College17.2%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate37.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$220,800 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units711
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Spruce Pine, AL

Spruce Pine is a city in Alabama, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,046 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.6 years.

Economically, Spruce Pine is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,000 is near the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Spruce Pine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $787 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spruce Pine is well-educated. 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.07%).

Spruce Pine, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Spruce Pine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35585 2,046 $80,000 $220,800 $787 1.8% 45.8% 82.3%