What are the schools like in Newbern, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Newbern?

The median household income in Newbern, AL is $33,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.8%.

What is the weather like in Newbern, AL?

Newbern has an average high temperature of 56.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Newbern, AL affordable or expensive?

Newbern's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newbern is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $74,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crime rate data for Newbern is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Newbern, AL a Good Place to Live?

Newbern is a small town of 310 in Alabama, with a median household income of $33,625 and a 18.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Newbern stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Newbern's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newbern costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newbern, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$74,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Newbern is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Newbern, 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	5.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newbern sees average highs of 56.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 54.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newbern, AL
Average High — January	56.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	54.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Newbern, AL	National Avg
Population	310	—
Median Age	49.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	7.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	92.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greensboro, AL 8 mi Faunsdale, AL 10 mi Uniontown, AL 10 mi Marion, AL 13 mi Dayton, AL 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Newbern

Newbern, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36765

Newbern vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newbern, AL affordable or expensive?

Newbern's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newbern roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $74,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Newbern, AL?

Crime data for Newbern is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Newbern?

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

Is Newbern, AL a good place to live?

Newbern, AL has a population of 310, a median household income of $33,625, and an unemployment rate of 18.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Newbern?

Newbern averages 56.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.9 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newbern?

Newbern, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36765.

What is the population of Newbern?

The population of Newbern, Alabama is 310 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newbern?

Key numbers for living in Newbern: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $74,800, median household income $33,625. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newbern side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.