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Chatom, AL

Town in Washington County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36518.

Population

834

Land area

10.7sq mi

People per sq mi

78

ZIP codes

1

Chatom and its ZIP codes

Full map

Chatom at a glance

  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,100 (17% below Alabama) and median rent is $382 a month.

Local data for Chatom, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chatom, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

32.5%

Median home value

$174,100

Median rent

$382/mo

Homeownership

75.2%

Bachelor's or higher

29.1%

Median age

52.3

Average commute

25.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (26), Irish Americans (10), Norwegian Americans (7).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Chatom.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$93,220

5,356 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,546

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$122M

FY 2026, $7,952 per person

PPP loans

$4.22M

87 loans, 575 jobs reported

Washington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone63.8%
  • Carpooled11.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home24.9%

Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chatom, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

288

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 34°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chatom, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

14.2%

U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

ZIP codes in Chatom

1 in or overlapping Chatom. Population shown

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Cities near Chatom

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HobsonCensus-designated place6.2 mi2.9
TibbieCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.7
MillryTown11 mi7.5
St. StephensCensus-designated place13 mi9.9
State Line, MSTown13 mi4.3
FruitdaleCensus-designated place13 mi4.5
Vinegar BendCensus-designated place16 mi9.5
Buckatunna, MSCensus-designated place17 mi6.2
CullomburgCensus-designated place17 mi5.3
LeroyCensus-designated place17 mi11.9
Sims ChapelCensus-designated place17 mi5.7
Deer ParkCensus-designated place18 mi3.1
McIntoshTown20 mi1
SilasTown21 mi5.2
JacksonCity22 mi15.6
CoffeevilleTown22 mi4.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chatom, AL in?
Chatom is in Washington County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Chatom, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Chatom include 36518.
What is the population of Chatom, AL?
About 834 people live in Chatom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chatom?
Nearby places include Hobson (6.2 mi), Tibbie (7.5 mi), Millry (11 mi), St. Stephens (13 mi), State Line, MS (13 mi).

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