City

Ward, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Choctaw County  ·  Alabama

👥741Population
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$88,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.9%Black: 47.1%Race
White52.9%
Black47.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
32%
18–24
8%
25–44
13%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.19
Below Poverty29.4% ▲ 194% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate175 (44.9%)
Some College45 (11.5%)
Associates94 (24.1%)
Graduate Degree76 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 24.1%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad44.9%
Some College11.5%
Associates24.1%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median Home Value$88,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Total Housing Units322
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
8%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
62%
About Ward, AL

Ward is a city in Alabama, located in Choctaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 741 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

The real estate market in Ward is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ward is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.