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Cleveland, AL
Town in Blount County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35049.
Population
1,182
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
151
ZIP codes
1
Cleveland and its ZIP codes
Cleveland at a glance
- Cleveland is 50% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,328, 11% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,600 (21% below Alabama) and median rent is $986 a month.
Local data for Cleveland, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cleveland, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,328
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$986/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (323), Irish Americans (158), German Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blount County. PPP loans are for Cleveland.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,842
9,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $5,944 per person
How people get to work
Cleveland, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleveland, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
586
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleveland, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Cleveland
1 in or overlapping Cleveland. Population shown
Cities near Cleveland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosaTown | 3.8 mi | 4.2 |
| NectarTown | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| BlountsvilleTown | 5.6 mi | 5.4 |
| AllgoodTown | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| OneontaCity | 7 mi | 15.8 |
| Locust ForkTown | 9.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Garden CityTown | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Susan MooreTown | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| Highland LakeTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| HancevilleCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Holly PondTown | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| SneadTown | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| RemlapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.3 |
| AltoonaTown | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| County LineTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 16 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cleveland, AL in?
- Cleveland is in Blount County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Cleveland, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cleveland include 35049.
- What is the population of Cleveland, AL?
- About 1,182 people live in Cleveland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cleveland?
- Nearby places include Rosa (3.8 mi), Nectar (3.8 mi), Blountsville (5.6 mi), Allgood (6.9 mi), Oneonta (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023