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Fayette, AL
City in Fayette County, Alabama.
Population
4,164
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
487
ZIP codes
0
Fayette and its ZIP codes
Fayette at a glance
- Fayette is about 4.8 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,473, 43% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,000 (42% below Alabama) and median rent is $640 a month.
Local data for Fayette, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fayette, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,473
Poverty rate
42.0%
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$640/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (479), German Americans (194), Scottish Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Fayette.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,504
3,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
How people get to work
Fayette, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
324
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayette, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Fayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelkTown | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| KennedyTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| BerryTown | 14 mi | 10.8 |
| Glen AllenTown | 14 mi | 6.5 |
| WinfieldCity | 16 mi | 17.8 |
| VernonTown | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| Gu-WinTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| MillportTown | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| BeavertonTown | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| GuinCity | 20 mi | 15 |
| EldridgeTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| KansasTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| SulligentTown | 22 mi | 7.8 |
| TwinTown | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| Carbon HillCity | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| BrilliantTown | 23 mi | 10.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fayette, AL in?
- Fayette is in Fayette County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Fayette, AL?
- About 4,164 people live in Fayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fayette?
- Nearby places include Belk (6.4 mi), Kennedy (12 mi), Berry (14 mi), Glen Allen (14 mi), Winfield (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023