What are the schools like in Belk, AL?

School district data for Belk is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Belk?

The median household income in Belk, AL is $42,200 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 28.4%.

What is the weather like in Belk, AL?

Belk has an average high temperature of 54.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Belk, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belk, AL affordable or expensive?

Belk has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belk, AL?

Belk has a violent crime rate of 98.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 521.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belk, AL a Good Place to Live?

Belk is a small town of 347 in Alabama, with a median household income of $42,200 and a 28.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Belk's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Belk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belk city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Belk metro area.

Metric	Belk, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,200	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Belk's violent crime rate is 98.1 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.1 /100k

Property Crime

521.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Belk, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	62.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belk sees average highs of 54.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 56.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belk, AL
Average High — January	54.6°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	56.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Belk, AL	National Avg
Population	347	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	28.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kennedy, AL 6 mi Fayette, AL 6 mi Millport, AL 11 mi Vernon, AL 13 mi Berry, AL 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Belk

Belk, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35545

Belk vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belk, AL affordable or expensive?

Belk has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $42,200.

What is the crime rate in Belk, AL?

Belk's violent crime rate is 98.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 521.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belk?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Belk, AL a good place to live?

Belk, AL has a population of 347, a median household income of $42,200, and an unemployment rate of 28.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belk?

Belk averages 54.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.9 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belk?

Belk, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35545.

What is the population of Belk?

The population of Belk, Alabama is 347 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belk?

Key numbers for living in Belk: median home N/A, median household income $42,200, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.