City

Wellington, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Alabama

👥3,290Population
💰$56,839Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$167,700Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.2% Female 58.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 3%Black: 1.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
24%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (2.5%)
HS Graduate633 (33.6%)
Some College372 (19.7%)
Associates140 (7.4%)
Bachelors322 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree369 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College19.7%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,839 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$167,700 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,172/mo
Total Housing Units1,275
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%
About Wellington, AL

Wellington is a city in Alabama, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,290 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Wellington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,839 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wellington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,172 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellington is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36279 3,290 $56,839 $167,700 $1,172 3.0% 36.7% 83.0%