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Crossville, AL
Town in DeKalb County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35962.
Population
2,143
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
256
ZIP codes
1
Crossville and its ZIP codes
Crossville at a glance
- Crossville is about 2.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,100 a year, 23% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,900 (38% below Alabama) and median rent is $695 a month.
Local data for Crossville, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crossville, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,100
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$129,900
Median rent
$695/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (274), Irish Americans (203), German Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Crossville.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,324
23,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$373M
FY 2026, $5,205 per person
How people get to work
Crossville, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crossville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crossville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Crossville
1 in or overlapping Crossville. Population shown
Cities near Crossville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeraldineTown | 5.3 mi | 3.8 |
| CollinsvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 3.3 |
| LakeviewTown | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 17.5 |
| Sardis CityTown | 9.7 mi | 7.9 |
| BoazCity | 11 mi | 14.6 |
| AlbertvilleCity | 11 mi | 27 |
| Lookout MountainCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.2 |
| FyffeTown | 13 mi | 5 |
| Carlisle-RockledgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.2 |
| GuntersvilleCity | 14 mi | 25.6 |
| Sand RockTown | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| ShilohTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Reece CityTown | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| LeesburgTown | 15 mi | 6.3 |
| Coats BendCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crossville, AL in?
- Crossville is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Crossville, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Crossville include 35962.
- What is the population of Crossville, AL?
- About 2,143 people live in Crossville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crossville?
- Nearby places include Geraldine (5.3 mi), Collinsville (8.1 mi), Lakeview (8.4 mi), Whitesboro (9.5 mi), Sardis City (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023