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Grayson Valley, AL

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35235.

Population

6,077

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

3,252

ZIP codes

1

Grayson Valley and its ZIP codes

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Grayson Valley at a glance

  • Grayson Valley is about 32 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 102nd among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • The median household income is $64,597, close to the Alabama median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,400 (29% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,312 a month.

Local data for Grayson Valley, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Grayson Valley, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,597

Poverty rate

20.4%

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$1,312/mo

Homeownership

68.2%

Bachelor's or higher

32.6%

Median age

34.6

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (321), Mexican Americans (234), German Americans (190).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Grayson Valley.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,008

368,875 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,312

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.1B

FY 2026, $12,071 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Grayson Valley, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Grayson Valley, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,330

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,129

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

57.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Grayson Valley, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.0%

U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

ZIP codes in Grayson Valley

1 in or overlapping Grayson Valley. Population shown

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Cities near Grayson Valley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TrussvilleCity1.5 mi35.7
Center PointCity2.6 mi6.2
ClayCity4.2 mi11.3
PinsonCity5.7 mi11.9
IrondaleCity7.6 mi17.3
TarrantCity8.3 mi6.4
ArgoCity8.5 mi10.7
MoodyCity8.9 mi24.5
GardendaleCity9 mi23
LeedsCity9.1 mi22.8
FultondaleCity9.3 mi12.1
MargaretCity11 mi9.8
SpringvilleCity12 mi9.6
RemlapCensus-designated place12 mi16.3
MorrisCity12 mi3.5
DunnavantCensus-designated place12 mi19.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Grayson Valley, AL in?
Grayson Valley is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Grayson Valley, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Grayson Valley include 35235.
What is the population of Grayson Valley, AL?
About 6,077 people live in Grayson Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Grayson Valley?
Nearby places include Trussville (1.5 mi), Center Point (2.6 mi), Clay (4.2 mi), Pinson (5.7 mi), Irondale (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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