City

Sumiton, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Alabama

👥2,270Population
💰$56,115Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$145,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Black: 2.6%Other: 0.2%Race
White97.2%
Black2.6%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.2%)
HS Graduate625 (39.7%)
Some College209 (13.3%)
Associates370 (23.5%)
Bachelors173 (11%)
Graduate Degree180 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College13.3%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,115 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$145,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units1,226
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Sumiton, AL

Sumiton is a city in Alabama, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,270 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Sumiton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,115 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sumiton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sumiton is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sumiton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35148 2,270 $56,115 $145,500 $765 2.6% 22.4% 73.7%