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Sipsey, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
283
Population
590/sq mi density
$25,179
Median Income
$17,937 per capita
$919
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
204
Violent Crime/100K
2,404 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$25,179 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$919/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
139
Median year built: 1971
Ownership vs. Renting
54.6%
Owner-Occupied
45.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$919/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $141,539 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $919 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 139 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |