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Chambers County, AL

10 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Chambers County, Alabama.

Population

34,192

Land area

597sq mi

People per sq mi

57

ZIP codes

6

Cities and towns in Chambers County

Full map

Chambers County at a glance

  • Chambers County is 43% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $49,656 a year, 22% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800 (35% below Alabama) and median rent is $871 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Valley (10,277), Lanett (6,814) and La Fayette (2,633).

Local data for Chambers County, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chambers County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$49,656

Poverty rate

15.7%

Median home value

$135,800

Prices +2.3% in a year

Median rent

$871/mo

Homeownership

71.8%

Bachelor's or higher

14.9%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,600), German Americans (1,611), Mexican Americans (622).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,414

9,358 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,944

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$283M

FY 2026, $8,142 per person

PPP loans

$51.1M

1,565 loans, 6,085 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$50.7K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone85.0%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home4.4%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chambers County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

316

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

24

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 30°F

56.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chambers County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.5%

U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts

Diabetes

17.9%

U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts

Smoking

17.7%

U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.5%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chambers County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Chambers County, AL?
Valley is the largest city or town in Chambers County, with about 10,277 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Chambers County?
Chambers County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36852, 36854, 36855, 36862, 36863.
What is the population of Chambers County, AL?
About 34,192 people live in Chambers County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Chambers County?
Chambers County borders Lee County, Troup County, GA, Tallapoosa County, Harris County, GA, Randolph County.

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

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