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Decatur, AL
City in Morgan County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35601, 35603.
Population
57,361
Land area
54.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,051
ZIP codes
2
Decatur and its ZIP codes
Decatur at a glance
- Decatur is about 10 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $61,563, 4% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,200 and median rent is $896 a month.
Local data for Decatur, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools24
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks21
- Post Offices3
- Parks21
- Grocery Stores29
- Restaurants218
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Decatur, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,563
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$896/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,724), Irish Americans (4,475), German Americans (3,223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Decatur.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,536
54,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,318
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$791M
FY 2026, $6,408 per person
PPP loans
$43.7M
904 loans, 5,122 jobs reported
How people get to work
Decatur, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Decatur, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,225
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
426
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Decatur, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Decatur
2 in or overlapping Decatur. Population shown
Cities near Decatur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrinityCity | 5.2 mi | 5.1 |
| PricevilleCity | 6.9 mi | 6.4 |
| MooresvilleTown | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| HartselleCity | 10 mi | 16.7 |
| HillsboroTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| SomervilleTown | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| AthensCity | 13 mi | 41.8 |
| FalkvilleTown | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| TrianaCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| MadisonCity | 17 mi | 30.6 |
| MoultonCity | 18 mi | 6 |
| North CourtlandTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Redstone ArsenalCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 21.8 |
| CourtlandTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| EvaTown | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| West PointTown | 23 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Decatur, AL in?
- Decatur is in Morgan County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Decatur, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Decatur include 35601, 35603.
- What is the population of Decatur, AL?
- About 57,361 people live in Decatur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Decatur?
- Nearby places include Trinity (5.2 mi), Priceville (6.9 mi), Mooresville (7.4 mi), Hartselle (10 mi), Hillsboro (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023