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Berlin, AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama.

Population

887

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

603

ZIP codes

0

Berlin and its ZIP codes

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Berlin at a glance

  • Berlin is about 6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,982 a year, 11% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,600 (30% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,574 a month.

Housing and community stats

Berlin, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,982

Poverty rate

15.4%

Median home value

$146,600

Median rent

$1,574/mo

Homeownership

74.5%

Bachelor's or higher

12.9%

Median age

38.3

Average commute

32.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (158), Mexican Americans (92), German Americans (49).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cullman County. PPP loans are for Berlin.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,582

31,028 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,577

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$609M

FY 2026, $6,934 per person

Cullman County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Berlin, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.0%
  • Carpooled3.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home5.8%

Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Berlin, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,151

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

77

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 31°F

58.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Berlin, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.0%

U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

Cities near Berlin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East PointCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.9
CullmanCity4.4 mi22.8
FairviewTown5.7 mi2
South VinemontTown6.6 mi0.9
Holly PondTown7.7 mi3.9
Good HopeCity8.2 mi7.9
HancevilleCity8.8 mi4.4
EvaTown10 mi4.3
BaileytonTown10 mi5.3
Garden CityTown12 mi2.3
BlountsvilleTown12 mi5.4
Dodge CityTown12 mi3.5
West PointTown14 mi3.9
JoppaCensus-designated place14 mi1.9
FalkvilleTown16 mi4.3
NectarTown17 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Berlin, AL in?
Berlin is in Cullman County, Alabama.
What is the population of Berlin, AL?
About 887 people live in Berlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Berlin?
Nearby places include East Point (2.1 mi), Cullman (4.4 mi), Fairview (5.7 mi), South Vinemont (6.6 mi), Holly Pond (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023