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Florence, AL
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35630, 35632.
Population
41,701
Land area
27.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,540
ZIP codes
2
Florence and its ZIP codes
Florence at a glance
- Florence is about 15 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $52,174, 18% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,300 (6% below Alabama) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Florence, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools13
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks25
- Post Offices2
- Parks21
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants194
- Affordable Housing16
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Florence, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,174
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
34.5%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,173), German Americans (3,988), Mexican Americans (1,947).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lauderdale County. PPP loans are for Florence.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,444
30,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,560
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$664M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
PPP loans
$115M
1,453 loans, 14,955 jobs reported
How people get to work
Florence, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Florence, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,076
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
128
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Florence, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Florence
2 in or overlapping Florence. Population shown
Cities near Florence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. FlorianTown | 3.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Underwood-PetersvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5.8 |
| SheffieldCity | 5.7 mi | 7 |
| Muscle ShoalsCity | 5.9 mi | 16.9 |
| KillenTown | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| TuscumbiaCity | 8.7 mi | 9.2 |
| LeightonTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Iron City, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| St. Joseph, TNCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| LittlevilleTown | 17 mi | 5 |
| LexingtonTown | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| CherokeeTown | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Town CreekTown | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| RogersvilleTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| CourtlandTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| Loretto, TNCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Florence, AL in?
- Florence is in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Florence, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Florence include 35630, 35632.
- What is the population of Florence, AL?
- About 41,701 people live in Florence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Florence?
- Nearby places include St. Florian (3.6 mi), Underwood-Petersville (3.9 mi), Sheffield (5.7 mi), Muscle Shoals (5.9 mi), Killen (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023