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Cleburne County, AL
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Cleburne County, Alabama.
Population
15,426
Land area
560sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Cleburne County
Cleburne County at a glance
- Cleburne County is 73% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,345, 14% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,600 (21% below Alabama) and median rent is $798 a month.
- Its largest cities are Heflin (3,467), Hollis Crossroads (785) and Ranburne (556).
Local data for Cleburne County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cleburne County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,345
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$165,600
Prices 0.0% in a year
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,002), German Americans (1,034), Scottish Americans (323).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,862
2,830 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.4M
FY 2026, $6,538 per person
PPP loans
$12.8M
275 loans, 1,581 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cleburne County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleburne County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
248
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleburne County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cleburne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cleburne County, AL?
- Heflin is the largest city or town in Cleburne County, with about 3,467 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cleburne County?
- Cleburne County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36262, 36264, 36269, 36273.
- What is the population of Cleburne County, AL?
- About 15,426 people live in Cleburne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cleburne County?
- Cleburne County borders Carroll County, GA, Calhoun County, Talladega County, Polk County, GA, Haralson County, GA, Cherokee County, Randolph County, Clay County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023