City

Stevenson, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Alabama

👥4,847Population
💰$40,982Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$148,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 8.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic9.6%
Black8.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty28.4% ▲ 184% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (3.1%)
HS Graduate1,290 (46.7%)
Some College342 (12.4%)
Associates400 (14.5%)
Bachelors275 (10%)
Graduate Degree369 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,982 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$148,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units2,311
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Stevenson, AL

Stevenson is a city in Alabama, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,847 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Stevenson is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,982 is below the national average. Approximately 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Stevenson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stevenson is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stevenson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35772 4,847 $40,982 $148,500 $645 5.5% 23.3% 73.1%