City

Altha, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Florida

👥4,277Population
💰$45,536Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.5%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.9%
Asian0.7%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma73 (3%)
HS Graduate869 (35.1%)
Some College554 (22.4%)
Associates472 (19.1%)
Bachelors154 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree352 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 22.4%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College22.4%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,536 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units1,766
Vacant Units280

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Altha, FL

Altha is a city in Florida, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,277 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Altha is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,536 is below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Altha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $803 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Altha is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.12%).

Altha, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Altha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32421 4,277 $45,536 $115,600 $803 3.3% 20.5% 81.8%