State

Alabama ZIP Codes & Demographics

811 ZIP codes  ·  67 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥5,054,137Total Population
💰$65,640Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$202,154Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.8%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 26.5%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White63.8%
Hispanic5.5%
Black26.5%
Asian1.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma49,512 (1.6%)
HS Graduate938,043 (30.2%)
Some College399,730 (12.8%)
Associates501,615 (16.1%)
Bachelors309,164 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree912,889 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,640 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$202,154 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$985/mo
Total Housing Units2,316,118
Vacant Units347,058

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Alabama ZIP Codes

Alabama contains 811 ZIP codes across 67 counties. With an estimated population of 5,054,137 residents and a median age of 39.59 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Alabama is broadly a solidly middle-class state. The median household income of $65,639 is near the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Alabama has an affordable housing market overall, with a median home value of $202,154 — below the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $984. Homeownership stands at 70.4% statewide.

The population of Alabama is majority White (63.82%). Residents are broadly moderately educated — 38.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

The 811 ZIP codes across Alabama vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 67 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Alabama? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Alabama
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Birmingham 62 502,316 $65,425
Mobile 34 266,822 $48,982
Huntsville 24 214,900 $77,379
Montgomery 33 205,921 $59,758
Tuscaloosa 9 133,062 $63,915
Madison 3 90,731 $118,732
Dothan 5 86,607 $61,189
Auburn 3 78,172 $49,359
Bessemer 4 74,518 $60,540
Decatur 5 67,883 $64,227
Gadsden 6 65,544 $55,620
Florence 5 65,383 $60,602
Phenix City 4 63,100 $55,613
Athens 4 60,409 $71,728
Cullman 4 49,748 $65,164
Prattville 3 49,672 $72,601
Anniston 6 48,613 $46,184
Northport 3 47,653 $77,207
Opelika 4 43,973 $58,049
Enterprise 2 38,697 $71,589
Counties in Alabama
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Jefferson County 92 706,150 $66,775 $220,895 4.6% 39.8%
Madison County 38 425,043 $89,479 $264,761 4.3% 53.4%
Mobile County 54 423,200 $56,477 $164,866 6.6% 33.6%
Baldwin County 26 239,928 $70,359 $273,522 2.8% 37.3%
Montgomery County 42 229,487 $69,537 $183,311 4.2% 34.0%
Shelby County 19 218,847 $82,670 $249,313 3.5% 39.8%
Tuscaloosa County 27 217,059 $69,312 $212,212 5.5% 32.4%
Lee County 13 153,599 $61,569 $235,485 4.9% 44.8%
Morgan County 13 130,573 $65,842 $169,680 3.2% 28.8%
Calhoun County 17 125,592 $56,161 $157,800 5.7% 32.2%
Marshall County 10 112,457 $62,413 $180,966 3.4% 34.6%
Houston County 12 105,089 $56,691 $150,040 4.7% 26.2%
Etowah County 11 98,358 $54,535 $152,933 5.9% 32.5%
Lauderdale County 11 95,521 $66,778 $178,287 3.5% 32.4%
Elmore County 10 94,555 $72,653 $205,833 4.3% 34.7%
Cullman County 13 88,478 $61,055 $176,658 8.0% 32.3%
St. Clair County 13 83,752 $72,470 $206,060 4.7% 27.2%
Limestone County 11 79,463 $79,849 $246,425 3.7% 39.5%
Russell County 11 78,738 $49,940 $153,725 3.3% 29.5%
Talladega County 10 77,789 $59,937 $122,400 8.1% 22.7%
Walker County 19 73,963 $50,802 $122,000 3.3% 24.2%
DeKalb County 14 69,475 $50,761 $130,092 4.4% 29.8%
Autauga County 8 57,924 $53,319 $154,000 4.1% 29.0%
Colbert County 6 56,503 $54,337 $140,740 3.5% 28.1%
Jackson County 19 55,830 $52,062 $147,926 5.7% 25.3%
Coffee County 6 54,664 $58,046 $140,240 4.3% 32.3%
Dale County 10 50,423 $59,059 $143,950 3.9% 35.4%
Blount County 7 42,638 $71,075 $163,550 15.5% 26.0%
Dallas County 10 39,846 $34,520 $106,066 8.6% 29.2%
Chilton County 7 39,734 $62,774 $149,800 4.3% 22.8%
Chambers County 5 38,153 $56,046 $147,980 3.7% 27.9%
Escambia County 7 36,624 $44,595 $124,300 12.0% 18.7%
Tallapoosa County 7 35,506 $56,807 $179,640 7.6% 30.6%
Franklin County 7 34,488 $52,525 $131,700 3.5% 26.2%
Pike County 6 34,250 $47,070 $133,160 5.7% 27.8%
Covington County 8 27,351 $46,470 $122,471 8.6% 26.8%
Geneva County 9 27,193 $57,144 $134,316 3.3% 36.2%
Marion County 6 26,909 $45,734 $110,150 8.0% 26.2%
Lawrence County 5 25,449 $57,573 $140,840 1.9% 28.7%
Winston County 8 24,290 $50,388 $109,980 4.0% 28.0%
Barbour County 5 23,738 $42,538 $95,700 5.9% 21.6%
Clarke County 9 23,398 $53,251 $102,974 13.7% 22.2%
Bibb County 8 22,237 $55,215 $138,183 11.1% 32.3%
Randolph County 5 21,405 $56,914 $181,620 2.5% 33.5%
Hale County 6 20,616 $46,186 $112,233 6.3% 26.8%
Cherokee County 5 20,570 $55,349 $156,475 3.9% 32.7%
Pickens County 6 18,834 $46,820 $128,440 7.0% 25.3%
Butler County 5 18,700 $44,310 $94,400 6.8% 17.9%
Macon County 7 18,547 $47,430 $83,939 10.2% 28.5%
Monroe County 13 18,399 $45,135 $107,900 7.5% 25.8%
Henry County 4 17,412 $48,621 $133,800 4.0% 28.0%
Marengo County 10 16,060 $47,854 $92,800 4.9% 22.0%
Washington County 14 15,502 $67,187 $167,800 4.5% 24.0%
Fayette County 5 15,093 $48,987 $120,350 24.8% 19.5%
Lamar County 6 14,915 $51,307 $108,583 4.6% 27.4%
Cleburne County 5 14,888 $58,590 $153,400 1.7% 28.6%
Clay County 6 14,327 $49,959 $146,450 2.1% 23.0%
Crenshaw County 8 13,130 $50,206 $112,257 3.1% 32.3%
Choctaw County 10 12,370 $45,885 $100,000 6.0% 21.3%
Sumter County 8 11,600 $35,857 $80,650 4.9% 29.4%
Conecuh County 6 11,522 $46,719 $99,700 5.9% 15.4%
Bullock County 4 10,924 $41,293 $129,766 5.2% 21.7%
Coosa County 5 10,899 $66,715 $149,380 1.9% 25.9%
Wilcox County 12 10,897 $44,705 $69,116 9.7% 20.4%
Lowndes County 4 8,441 $39,319 $93,300 8.4% 28.4%
Perry County 2 7,577 $31,776 $81,350 19.8% 27.5%
Greene County 6 7,245 $35,739 $82,900 3.7% 22.5%