City

Wedowee, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Alabama

👥4,266Population
💰$58,250Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$252,100Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 11.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black11.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.1%)
HS Graduate913 (31.1%)
Some College395 (13.4%)
Associates390 (13.3%)
Bachelors442 (15%)
Graduate Degree767 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College13.4%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,250 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$252,100 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$648/mo
Total Housing Units3,277
Vacant Units1,309

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
58%
About Wedowee, AL

Wedowee is a city in Alabama, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,266 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Wedowee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,250 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wedowee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $648 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wedowee is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wedowee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36278 4,266 $58,250 $252,100 $648 2.4% 41.2% 86.3%