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Blount County, AL
14 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Blount County, Alabama.
Population
59,518
Land area
645sq mi
People per sq mi
92
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Blount County
Blount County at a glance
- The median household income is $64,190, close to the Alabama median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,200 (17% below Alabama) and median rent is $776 a month.
- Its largest cities are Oneonta (6,971), Remlap (2,761) and Blountsville (1,648).
Local data for Blount County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blount County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,190
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$175,200
Prices -0.7% in a year
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
35.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,626), Mexican Americans (5,674), German Americans (5,005).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,842
9,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $5,944 per person
PPP loans
$40.8M
999 loans, 4,986 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$87.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Blount County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blount County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
586
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blount County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Blount County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Blount County, AL?
- Oneonta is the largest city or town in Blount County, with about 6,971 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Blount County?
- Blount County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35013, 35031, 35049, 35079, 35097.
- What is the population of Blount County, AL?
- About 59,518 people live in Blount County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Blount County?
- Blount County borders Jefferson County, Etowah County, Marshall County, St. Clair County, Cullman County, Walker County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023