City

Whatley, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarke County  ·  Alabama

👥1,010Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🏠$76,400Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊16.1%Unemployment▲ 229% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.5%Black: 59.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White37.5%
Black59.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
3%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
38%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment16.1% ▲ 229% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (3.9%)
HS Graduate374 (53.7%)
Some College107 (15.4%)
Associates18 (2.6%)
Bachelors63 (9%)
Graduate Degree108 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 53.7%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 2.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad53.7%
Some College15.4%
Associates2.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$76,400 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units637
Vacant Units299

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
54%
About Whatley, AL

Whatley is a city in Alabama, located in Clarke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,010 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Whatley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Whatley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whatley is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (59.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whatley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36482 1,010 $71,250 $76,400 16.1% 24.5% 81.7%