City

York, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  Alabama

👥3,322Population
💰$39,219Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$72,600Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.2%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 85.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White12.2%
Hispanic0.3%
Black85.7%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty29.8% ▲ 198% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate707 (31.1%)
Some College527 (23.2%)
Associates534 (23.5%)
Bachelors159 (7%)
Graduate Degree343 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 23.2%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College23.2%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,219 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$72,600 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units1,974
Vacant Units370

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About York, AL

York is a city in Alabama, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,322 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, York is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,219 is below the national average. Approximately 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in York is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of York is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (85.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in York
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36925 3,322 $39,219 $72,600 $738 8.8% 22.1% 60.7%