County

Pickens County, AL

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Alabama

👥18,834Population
💰$44,951Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$123,821Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.3%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 40.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White52.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Black40.1%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma358 (3%)
HS Graduate5,062 (42.5%)
Some College1,728 (14.5%)
Associates1,695 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,265 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,807 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College14.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,951 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$123,820 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$596/mo
Total Housing Units8,881
Vacant Units1,879

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Pickens County, AL

Pickens County is located in Alabama and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,834 residents. With a median age of 42.76, it is a middle-aged county.

Pickens County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,951 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Pickens County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $123,820 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $596. Homeownership rates are high at 73.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pickens County are majority White (52.28%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Pickens County, AL is a working-class area in Alabama. The 6 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 Pickens County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
35442 Aliceville 5,539 $34,274 $121,700 $671 13.2% 25.1%
35447 Carrollton 3,194 $43,281 $128,500 $580 7.0% 22.2%
35461 Ethelsville 1,947 $62,500 $179,000 — 9.3% 26.3%
35466 Gordo 5,245 $52,769 $119,600 $623 2.1% 32.8%
35481 Reform 2,909 $41,276 $93,400 $424 3.2% 20.2%

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