City

Clanton, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Chilton County  ·  Alabama

👥20,307Population
💰$63,555Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$161,680Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 6%Black: 7.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic6.0%
Black7.1%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma104 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,920 (39.6%)
Some College1,822 (14.7%)
Associates2,036 (16.4%)
Bachelors971 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree2,577 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College14.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,555 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$161,679 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units9,180
Vacant Units1,053

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Clanton, AL

Clanton is a city in Alabama, located in Chilton County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,307 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.43 years.

Economically, Clanton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,554 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clanton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,679, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $895 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clanton is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.25%).

Clanton, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Clanton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35045 15,078 $62,078 $164,100 $926 5.2% 30.7% 70.7%
35046 5,229 $67,813 $154,700 $809 7.0% 21.6% 83.5%