City

Trafford, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥2,824Population
💰$38,669Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$111,000Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓15.7%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 5.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic8.5%
Black5.6%
Asian0.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads15.7% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.8%)
HS Graduate776 (44.7%)
Some College387 (22.3%)
Associates268 (15.4%)
Bachelors174 (10%)
Graduate Degree99 (5.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 5.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College22.3%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate5.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,669 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$111,000 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units1,301
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Trafford, AL

Trafford is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,824 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Trafford is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,669 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Trafford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trafford is less-educated. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trafford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35172 2,824 $38,669 $111,000 $773 3.2% 15.7% 82.5%