Selma, AL ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
36701	Standard	21,448	64.60%	Valley Grande
36702	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
36703	Standard	11,754	35.40%	Valley Grande

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Population & Demographics

Selma, AL has 31,847 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 44.0% male and 56.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.0%) and 35-39 (8.1%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 0.7%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.0% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	33,202
Total Households:	13,871
Total Housing Units:	16,070
Average Household Size:	2.37
Average Family Size:	3.72

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	17,971
Total Households:	7,568
Total Housing Units:	8,946
Average Household Size:	2.32
Average Family Size:	4.15

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	37,913	37,269	36,915	36,707	36,388	36,138	35,485	34,803	33,485	32,393	33,718	32,823	31,847
Decennial Census	37,911	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	33,202	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.4

Male Median Age: 39.4

Female Median Age: 42.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	986	1,015	1,254	1,163	898	766	840	848	816	906	936	1,197	1,166	989	759	473	252	190
Female	979	1,010	1,178	1,085	876	1,031	997	1,042	1,026	1,105	1,114	1,377	1,337	1,187	939	579	438	448
Total	1,965	2,025	2,432	2,248	1,774	1,797	1,837	1,890	1,842	2,011	2,050	2,574	2,503	2,176	1,698	1,052	690	638

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,685	26.52%
Black:	23,466	71.67%
Hispanic:*	273	0.83%
Asian:	145	0.44%
American Indian:	56	0.17%
Hawaiian:	15	0.05%
Other:	104	0.32%
Total:	32,744	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	15,454	46.55%	39.4 years
Females:	17,748	53.45%	42.9 years
Total:	33,202	100%	41.4 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	8,035	44.71%	37.1 years
Females:	9,936	55.29%	41.3 years
Total:	17,971	100%	39.6 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	31,188	97.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	98	0.31%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	215	0.68%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	346	1.76%
Total Population:	31,847	100%
Total Native Population:	31,286	98.24%
Total Foreign-born Population:	561	1.76%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Selma, AL have an average household income of $35,281 (much lower than the State by 43.1%, and much lower than the Nation by 55.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($49,884 vs $22,382). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 14.4%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$26,919	$27,067	$25,658	$25,615	$26,515	$27,314	$28,680	$30,703	$33,550	$31,603	$34,369	$34,932	$35,281
Median Family Income	$36,341	$35,784	$35,807	$36,215	$36,553	$36,969	$39,167	$42,716	$44,418	$46,126	$49,052	$49,546	$49,884
Median NonFamily Income	$16,522	$16,807	$17,308	$16,921	$16,589	$17,809	$17,949	$18,600	$19,526	$18,228	$20,711	$21,930	$22,382
Median Male Income	$38,978	$38,637	$40,735	$39,600	$37,738	$37,158	$38,140	$39,114	$40,070	$41,534	$39,267	$45,215	$48,319
Median Female Income	$26,456	$25,851	$25,388	$26,330	$33,825	$26,840	$27,534	$28,637	$30,600	$31,678	$33,277	$33,784	$37,107

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	12,097	47.12%
Unemployed:	1,488	5.80%
Not In Labor Force:	12,087	47.08%
Total:	25,672	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,502	28.95%
Service:	1,908	15.77%
Sales and Office:	2,567	21.22%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,018	8.42%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,102	25.64%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	12,097	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Selma, AL, the median home value is $92,700 - much lower than the State by 52.5%, and up $10,500 (12.8%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $767 per month - much lower than the State by 20.4%, and up $98 (14.6%) since 2020. Most renters in Selma pay under $1,000 (78.1%). About 78.1% pay under $1,000 and 0.2% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.1% (34.7% have a mortgage) and renters make up 53.9% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$68,400	$72,750	$75,700	$80,000	$82,650	$82,600	$83,050	$84,350	$84,100	$82,200	$82,900	$84,850	$92,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	947	17.42%
$500 to $999:	2,982	54.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,034	19.02%
$1,500 to $1,999:	52	0.96%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	7	0.13%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	415	7.63%
Total:	5,437	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$546	$527	$524	$564	$576	$588	$608	$631	$641	$669	$694	$736	$767

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,802	21.16%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,000	37.77%
Renter Occupied:	5,437	41.07%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	13,239	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	13,239	82.48%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,812	17.52%
Total Housing Units:	16,051	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

19.0% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (27.8%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 88.3%, which is about the same as the state rate (88.1%). The share of people in poverty is 20.9%, which is markedly above the state rate (11.3%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), down 10.5 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.7 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	640	2.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,873	8.51%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,714	39.60%
Some college, no degree:	4,663	21.19%
Associate's degree:	2,265	10.29%
Bachelor's degree:	2,488	11.31%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,364	6.20%
Total:	22,007	100%
High school graduate or higher:	19,494	88.58%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,852	17.50%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	17,090	47.19%
Public Insurance:	16,079	44.40%
No Insurance:	3,045	8.41%
Total:	36,214	100%
Has Health Insurance:	33,169	91.59%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	31.4%	32.5%	31.3%	30.4%	29.1%	28.1%	25.1%	24.3%	22.6%	21.1%	18.2%	20.8%	20.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	569	8.16%
Kindergarten:	570	8.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,689	38.57%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,968	28.23%
College or graduate school:	1,176	16.87%
Total:	6,972	100%
Early Childhood:	1,139	16.34%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,227	74.97%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box [See All]
County:	Dallas County, AL
Area Code:	334
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	17,971 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Selma, AL [Learn More]
Coordinates:	32.4743, -87.0053
Land Area:	402.19 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/al-selma.asp

Native, born in the United States:	16,835	96.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	82	0.47%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	215	1.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	310	3.01%
Total Population:	17,442	100%
Total Native Population:	16,917	96.99%
Total Foreign-born Population:	525	3.01%

Employed:	6,220	44.52%
Unemployed:	1,047	7.49%
Not In Labor Force:	6,704	47.99%
Total:	13,971	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	2,140	34.41%
Service:	1,098	17.65%
Sales and Office:	895	14.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	539	8.67%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,548	24.89%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,220	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,247	16.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,344	30.07%
Renter Occupied:	4,205	53.94%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,796	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Selma, AL

Sources & References

White:	2,593	14.63%
Black:	14,806	83.54%
Hispanic:*	134	0.76%
Asian:	108	0.61%
American Indian:	30	0.17%
Hawaiian:	7	0.04%
Other:	45	0.25%
Total:	17,723	100%

Less than $500:	881	20.95%
$500 to $999:	2,223	52.87%
$1,000 to $1,499:	811	19.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:	52	1.24%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	7	0.17%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	231	5.49%
Total:	4,205	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,796	82.51%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,653	17.49%
Total Housing Units:	9,449	100%

Less than 9th grade:	399	3.38%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	982	8.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,132	35.02%
Some college, no degree:	2,760	23.39%
Associate's degree:	1,278	10.83%
Bachelor's degree:	1,356	11.49%
Graduate or professional degree:	891	7.55%
Total:	11,798	100%
High school graduate or higher:	10,417	88.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,247	19.05%

Private Insurance:	8,695	44.05%
Public Insurance:	9,426	47.75%
No Insurance:	1,618	8.20%
Total:	19,739	100%
Has Health Insurance:	18,121	91.80%

Nursery School, Preschool:	392	9.66%
Kindergarten:	194	4.78%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,292	31.84%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,312	32.33%
College or graduate school:	868	21.39%
Total:	4,058	100%
Early Childhood:	586	14.44%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,798	68.95%

# Residential Mailboxes:	13,740Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,070Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	17,817Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	11,477Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,381Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	617Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$106,740,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$416,497,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,002Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Selma, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	42820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	37,536Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	402.19 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	7.42 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,05,06,07,13,21Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	69120Source: Census
Place Name:	Selma city; AlabamaSource: Census