City

Waverly, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Alabama

👥2,975Population
💰$98,750Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$303,700Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓58.7%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.2% Female 40.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 24.4%Asian: 2.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic8.5%
Black24.4%
Asian2.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
38%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty0.7% ▼ 93% below avg
College Grads58.7% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma19 (1%)
HS Graduate284 (14.8%)
Some College135 (7%)
Associates356 (18.5%)
Bachelors221 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree909 (47.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 47.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad14.8%
Some College7.0%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate47.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,750 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$303,700 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units1,087
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
67%
About Waverly, AL

Waverly is a city in Alabama, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,975 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Waverly is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,750 is above the national average. Approximately 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $303,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is well-educated. 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (63.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36879 2,975 $98,750 $303,700 $768 4.7% 58.7% 89.6%