County

Lawrence County, AL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Alabama

👥25,449Population
💰$58,568Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$152,414Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 12.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black12.4%
Asian0.3%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma250 (1.6%)
HS Graduate6,563 (41.3%)
Some College2,368 (14.9%)
Associates2,357 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,373 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree2,977 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,568 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$152,414 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units11,656
Vacant Units1,566

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Lawrence County, AL

Lawrence County is located in Alabama and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,449 residents. With a median age of 42.99, it is a middle-aged county.

Lawrence County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,567 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Lawrence County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $152,414 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $677. Homeownership rates are high at 83.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lawrence County are primarily White (73.47%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lawrence County, AL is a solidly middle-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 Lawrence County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
35618 Courtland 1,752 $42,181 $106,100 $564 1.3% 19.2%
35643 Hillsboro 3,088 $51,055 $112,700 $732 0.4% 26.6%
35650 Moulton 13,485 $61,010 $176,000 $680 2.9% 28.1%
35651 Mount Hope 1,386 $75,938 $184,700 1.2% 45.0%
35672 Town Creek 5,738 $57,679 $124,700 $679 3.8% 24.5%