Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 766 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,491 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 5,051 (19.7%) |
| Associates | 3,408 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,403 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,547 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,855 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,902 ▼ 40% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $794/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 17,690 |
| Vacant Units | 1,958 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Blount County is located in Alabama and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 42,638 residents. With a median age of 42.23, it is a middle-aged county.
Blount County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,855 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Blount County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $167,902 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $793. Homeownership rates are high at 78.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Blount County are primarily White (84.22%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Blount County, AL is a solidly middle-class area in Alabama. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35013 | Allgood | 122 | $118,214 | — | — | 78.2% | 13.0% |
| 35031 | Blountsville | 7,937 | $54,036 | $135,100 | $771 | 5.1% | 29.0% |
| 35049 | Cleveland | 4,334 | $60,451 | $182,500 | $928 | 4.4% | 24.8% |
| 35079 | Hayden | 9,388 | $73,750 | $194,400 | $854 | 6.6% | 32.1% |
| 35097 | Locust Fork | 1,857 | $71,250 | $133,300 | $1,054 | 3.7% | 23.2% |
| 35121 | Oneonta | 16,207 | $57,607 | $168,800 | $704 | 5.5% | 35.1% |
| 35133 | Remlap | 2,793 | $62,216 | $167,200 | $795 | 4.8% | 24.8% |