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New Brockton’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 328 in 1910, 1,428 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2025 and 3 maps from 1950 on.
- 1907New Brockton is settled
New BrocktonAL
A town of 1,512, settled in 1907.
Population
1,512
2025 Census estimate · +6% since 2020
Typical home
$157K
−6.7% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
39.9
years
Jobs based here
272
A commuter town
Is New Brockton a good place to live?
New Brockton’s best subject grades are an A+ for cost of living and an A− for schools; its weakest is a D− for walkability. Only 14 of Alabama’s 308 towns score lower on walkability. Only 9 of Alabama’s 308 towns score lower on the outdoors. New Brockton's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 95% of U.S. towns. New Brockton has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes New Brockton stand out
Where New Brockton beats most towns.
Typical home value
New Brockton$157K
Alabama$239K
Cost of livingA+
2.3 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 97% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Coffee County schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| New Brockton Elementary School | PK–5 | 727 |
| New Brockton Middle School | 6–8 | 360 |
| New Brockton High School | 9–12 | 455 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A growing town
New Brockton has grown 32% since 2010
1,146 counted in 2010 and 1,428 in 2020; an estimated 1,512 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How New Brockton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Alabama), ordered by how far New Brockton is from typical.
Cost of livingA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4 of 20; 5.1% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Jobs & income$72K median household incomeC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →HealthMedical Center Enterprise 5.5 miles awayC+Open →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History5 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life1.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market55 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.9; 19% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to New Brockton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in New Brockton, and how to reach them.
PowerAlabama Power17.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNew Brockton Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have New Brockton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCoffee County Absentee Elections ManagerCoffee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2022
ZIP code3635136351 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in New Brockton.
SchoolsA−
On state tests, New Brockton’s schools beat 81% of Alabama districts
Its public schools are run by the Coffee County school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is New Brockton High School, with 455 students.
81%of AL districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brockton Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 727 | B+ |
| New Brockton High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 455 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade A+
The typical home in New Brockton is valued at about $157K
The typical New Brockton home is worth about $157,000, down 6.7% in a year, 34% below the Alabama typical home. New Brockton’s median rent is $627 a month, where Alabama’s towns sit at $940 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.
$157KZillow home value
| New Brockton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $627 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
New Brockton$157K
Alabama$239K
Market temperature
55
days on market
97.3%
sale-to-list price
−6.7%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Most of New Brockton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave New Brockton for work: only 1% work in town. 20% of New Brockton residents live below the poverty line, above both Alabama’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Since 2013, New Brockton has added 99 jobs, to 272 in 2023.
1%work in town
| New Brockton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In New Brockton1%
Enterprise25%
Dothan10%
Ozark4%
Troy3%
14 mi
median commute distance
272
jobs based in New Brockton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 3% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in New Brockton
New Brockton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in New Brockton is 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–62°
Spring53–78°
Summer70–90°
Fall55–78°
Nov 21
typical first frost
Mar 9
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Alabama overall
Children under 18 are 29% of residents (22% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). New Brockton has grown 6% since 2020, to 1,512 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 15% of residents are 65 or older in New Brockton.
39.9median age · AL 39.3
| New Brockton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% | 23% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 19% | 23% | 29% |
New BrocktonAlabamaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school31%
Some college25%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s7%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.1 points. Across Alabama, 51.4% of residents are women.
| New Brockton | AL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.8% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.8% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.3% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.3% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.7% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.6% | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.4% | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31% | 30.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.7% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 7.2% | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.2% | 11.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
HealthC+
Residents of New Brockton are less healthy than 56% of U.S. towns
New Brockton beats the Alabama average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 42% of New Brockton adults sleep under 7 hours.
44%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| New Brockton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | New Brockton | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.4% | 15.4% |
Medical Center Enterprise
5.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in New Brockton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB−
New Brockton sees more crime per resident than 53% of U.S. towns
New Brockton’s property crime rate is 8.5 per 1,000 residents.
47%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| New Brockton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.5 per 1,000 residents | 16.9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.3 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
New Brockton3.3
Alabama3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
New Brockton8.5
Alabama15
U.S.15.5
47th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
13
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about New Brockton
19pages on New Brockton
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 81% of AL districts · 3 schoolsSafetyB−3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than AL on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA+$157K typical home · down 6.7% in a yearWork & commuteC−$72K median household income · 272 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 56% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of New Brockton
About 2 of every 100 New Brockton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave New Brockton for work
Where New Brockton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
272jobs based in New Brockton
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from New Brockton
5 notable people were born in New Brockton.
About New Brockton
Town in Alabama, United States
New Brockton is a town in Coffee County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,428. The community was named for Huey E. Brock, a settler who came to the region in 1871. New Brockton is part of the Enterprise Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 8.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 459 ft
- ZIP code
- 36351
- Area code
- 334
Questions about New Brockton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Brockton, AL expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
What is New Brockton, AL known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Wayne Mixson and Jan Crouch.