City

Tallassee, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Elmore County  ·  Alabama

👥13,460Population
💰$67,700Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$175,200Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 17.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Black17.5%
Asian0.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma117 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,380 (38.5%)
Some College1,221 (13.9%)
Associates1,783 (20.3%)
Bachelors566 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree1,703 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College13.9%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,700 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$175,200 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units5,991
Vacant Units785

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Tallassee, AL

Tallassee is a city in Alabama, located in Elmore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,460 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Tallassee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,700 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tallassee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tallassee is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tallassee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36078 13,460 $67,700 $175,200 $842 4.6% 25.9% 72.3%