City

Wadley, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Alabama

👥2,371Population
💰$49,597Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$190,000Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.2%Hispanic: 2%Black: 18.2%Other: 7.4%Race
White68.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Black18.2%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
18%
25–44
19%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (3.2%)
HS Graduate425 (33.9%)
Some College141 (11.3%)
Associates100 (8%)
Bachelors219 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree328 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,597 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$190,000 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units1,019
Vacant Units187

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Wadley, AL

Wadley is a city in Alabama, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,371 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Wadley is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,597 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wadley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $807 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wadley is well-educated. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wadley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36276 2,371 $49,597 $190,000 $807 4.3% 43.7% 77.4%