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Clay County, AL
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Clay County, Alabama.
Population
14,192
Land area
604sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Clay County
Clay County at a glance
- Clay County is 77% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,250, 14% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,700 (25% below Alabama) and median rent is $619 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lineville (2,546), Ashland (1,797) and Hollins (465).
Local data for Clay County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clay County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,250
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$156,700
Prices +26.6% in a year
Median rent
$619/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,398), German Americans (905), Scottish Americans (478).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,631
4,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
PPP loans
$12.4M
294 loans, 1,803 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$235K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clay County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clay County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
289
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
3
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clay County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clay County, AL?
- Lineville is the largest city or town in Clay County, with about 2,546 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clay County?
- Clay County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35082, 36251, 36255, 36258, 36266.
- What is the population of Clay County, AL?
- About 14,192 people live in Clay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clay County?
- Clay County borders Talladega County, Tallapoosa County, Randolph County, Cleburne County, Coosa County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023