City

Thorsby, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Chilton County  ·  Alabama

👥3,613Population
💰$77,396Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$190,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 8.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic4.9%
Black8.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.9%)
HS Graduate799 (36%)
Some College243 (11%)
Associates411 (18.5%)
Bachelors384 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree362 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 11%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College11.0%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,396 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$837/mo
Total Housing Units1,416
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Thorsby, AL

Thorsby is a city in Alabama, located in Chilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,613 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Thorsby is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,396 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thorsby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $837 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thorsby is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thorsby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35171 3,613 $77,396 $190,700 $837 3.6% 33.6% 74.9%