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Clanton, AL
City in Chilton County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35045.
Population
8,958
Land area
23.2sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
1
Clanton and its ZIP codes
Clanton at a glance
- Clanton is about 3.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 79th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $47,520 a year, 26% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,300 (21% below Alabama) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Clanton, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clanton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,520
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$166,300
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (791), Mexican Americans (638), German Americans (613).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chilton County. PPP loans are for Clanton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,222
9,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,183
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$425M
FY 2026, $9,438 per person
How people get to work
Clanton, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clanton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
352
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
56.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clanton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Clanton
1 in or overlapping Clanton. Population shown
Cities near Clanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThorsbyCity | 6.9 mi | 5.8 |
| JemisonCity | 10 mi | 11.3 |
| BillingsleyTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| MarburyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 23.2 |
| MaplesvilleTown | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| ShelbyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 18.8 |
| CaleraCity | 20 mi | 24.3 |
| Pine LevelCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 25.2 |
| Talladega SpringsTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| WeogufkaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| WiltonTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| MontevalloCity | 23 mi | 12.9 |
| DeatsvilleTown | 23 mi | 4.8 |
| HoltvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 21.6 |
| ColumbianaCity | 24 mi | 18 |
| RockfordTown | 24 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clanton, AL in?
- Clanton is in Chilton County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Clanton, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clanton include 35045.
- What is the population of Clanton, AL?
- About 8,958 people live in Clanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clanton?
- Nearby places include Thorsby (6.9 mi), Jemison (10 mi), Billingsley (14 mi), Marbury (15 mi), Maplesville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023