ZIP Code 36251 -- Ashland, AL

Clay | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
5,302
Unknown
Median Income
$50,466
Home Value
$169,500
Median Rent
$449
Median Age
41.70
Diversity Index
38.20
Low
Cost of Living
51.3
significantly below average
Unemployment
1.8%

About ZIP Code 36251

ZIP code 36251 in Ashland, Alabama is a unknown area with a population of 5,302. The median household income is $50,466, which is This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $169,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 51.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.70 years. Approximately 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Clay, AL.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,302
Median Age
41.70
Male Population
2,433
45.9%
Female Population
2,869
54.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
38.20 Low
White
82.5%
Black or African American
9.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.3%
Other Race
0.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$50,466
Mean Household Income
$63,353
Per Capita Income
$26,373
Below Poverty Line
23.0%

This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$169,500
Median Rent
$449
Total Housing Units
2,562
Occupied Units
2,180
Vacant Units
382
14.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1984
Owner Occupied
74.9%
Renter Occupied
25.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 74.9% Renter 25.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,114
Employment Rate
98.2%
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.9%
Carpool
10.7%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
6.0%

Cost of Living Index

51.3
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 36251 is 48.7% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Clay

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
36266 Lineville 6,028 $48,924
36258 Delta 1,777 $58,993
36255 Cragford 992 $84,792
36267 Millerville 226 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 36251

ZIP code 36251 (Ashland, AL) has a total population of 5,302 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 36251 is $50,466 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 36251 is primarily located in Ashland, Alabama (AL). It falls within Clay County.

The median home value in ZIP code 36251 is $169,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $449.

The median age in ZIP code 36251 is 41.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 36251 has a cost of living index of 51.29 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 36251, 12.86% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.67% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 36251 is 1.80%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 6.04% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.