County

Chambers County, AL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Alabama

👥38,153Population
💰$53,118Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$136,727Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 35.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White58.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Black35.8%
Asian0.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma543 (2.3%)
HS Graduate9,011 (37.8%)
Some College3,555 (14.9%)
Associates3,959 (16.6%)
Bachelors2,935 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree3,820 (16%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College14.9%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,118 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$136,727 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$856/mo
Total Housing Units18,237
Vacant Units3,445

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Chambers County, AL

Chambers County is located in Alabama and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,153 residents. With a median age of 41.83, it is a middle-aged county.

Chambers County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,117 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Chambers County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $136,727 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $855. Homeownership rates are high at 72.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chambers County are majority White (58.53%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Chambers County, AL is a working-class area in Alabama. The 5 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 Codes in Chambers County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
36852 Cusseta 2,332 $76,794 $164,800 $852 0.0% 30.8%
36855 Five Points 1,521 $58,230 $176,900 $925 0.2% 24.7%
36862 Lafayette 6,052 $39,510 $138,800 $642 9.7% 27.6%
36863 Lanett 12,335 $45,313 $113,100 $739 7.0% 25.3%
36854 Valley 15,913 $60,385 $146,300 $1,021 1.9% 30.9%

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