City

Steele, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Alabama

👥2,672Population
💰$78,707Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$144,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.1%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic14.9%
Black2.5%
Asian0.2%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate681 (41.9%)
Some College202 (12.4%)
Associates401 (24.7%)
Bachelors158 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree177 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,707 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$144,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units1,159
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Steele, AL

Steele is a city in Alabama, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,672 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Steele is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,707 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Steele is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Steele is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Steele
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35987 2,672 $78,707 $144,600 $693 4.0% 20.6% 88.5%