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Greene County, AL
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Greene County, Alabama.
Population
7,424
Land area
647sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Greene County
Greene County at a glance
- Greene County is 89% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $29,200, 54% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,200 (61% below Alabama) and median rent is $432 a month.
- Its largest cities are Eutaw (2,786), Forkland (660) and Union (212).
Local data for Greene County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greene County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,200
Poverty rate
40.1%
Median home value
$81,200
Median rent
$432/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (184), German Americans (64), Nigerian Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,136
1,748 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,030
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.7M
FY 2026, $10,696 per person
PPP loans
$15.1M
553 loans, 1,360 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Greene County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greene County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
214
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
55.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greene County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.7%
U.S. 33.3% +19.4 pts
Diabetes
27.1%
U.S. 12.1% +15.0 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Greene County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Greene County, AL?
- Eutaw is the largest city or town in Greene County, with about 2,786 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Greene County?
- Greene County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35443, 35462, 35491, 36740.
- What is the population of Greene County, AL?
- About 7,424 people live in Greene County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Greene County?
- Greene County borders Tuscaloosa County, Marengo County, Pickens County, Hale County, Sumter County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023