City

Valley, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Chambers County  ·  Alabama

👥15,913Population
💰$60,385Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$146,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 28.4%Asian: 1%Other: 1.6%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black28.4%
Asian1.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma185 (1.9%)
HS Graduate3,357 (34.3%)
Some College1,693 (17.3%)
Associates1,523 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,069 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,957 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College17.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,385 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$146,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,021/mo
Total Housing Units7,761
Vacant Units1,524

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Valley, AL

Valley is a city in Alabama, located in Chambers County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,913 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,385 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Valley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,021 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valley is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.56%).

Valley, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36854 15,913 $60,385 $146,300 $1,021 1.9% 30.9% 68.8%