County

Cherokee County, AL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Alabama

👥20,570Population
💰$53,023Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$163,971Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 5.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Black5.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma201 (1.5%)
HS Graduate5,105 (37.9%)
Some College1,939 (14.4%)
Associates1,929 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,920 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree2,393 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,023 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$163,970 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units12,265
Vacant Units3,722

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Cherokee County, AL

Cherokee County is located in Alabama and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,570 residents. With a median age of 48.03, it is a mature county.

Cherokee County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,022 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Cherokee County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $163,970 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $742. Homeownership rates are high at 79.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cherokee County are primarily White (90.11%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
35959 Cedar Bluff 4,431 $47,547 $193,400 $750 4.9% 30.3%
35960 Centre 9,044 $47,868 $176,100 $741 2.8% 30.9%
35973 Gaylesville 3,313 $62,652 $99,000 $660 5.2% 35.7%
35983 Leesburg 3,782 $63,329 $157,400 $811 2.8% 33.9%

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