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Hamilton, AL

City in Marion County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35570.

Population

6,922

Land area

38.1sq mi

People per sq mi

182

ZIP codes

1

Hamilton and its ZIP codes

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Hamilton at a glance

  • Hamilton is 81% denser than Alabama as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 95th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • The median household income is $54,871, 14% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,300 (49% below Alabama) and median rent is $599 a month.

Local data for Hamilton, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hamilton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,871

Poverty rate

16.7%

Median home value

$106,300

Median rent

$599/mo

Homeownership

66.7%

Bachelor's or higher

15.6%

Median age

45.4

Average commute

24.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (496), Irish Americans (462), Mexican Americans (286).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Hamilton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,597

10,057 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,179

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$212M

FY 2026, $7,236 per person

Marion County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone85.9%
  • Carpooled5.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home7.1%

Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hamilton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

529

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

22

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 28°F

61.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hamilton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.5%

U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

ZIP codes in Hamilton

1 in or overlapping Hamilton. Population shown

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Cities near Hamilton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TwinTown9.4 mi3.4
GuinCity9.8 mi15
BrilliantTown13 mi10.6
HackleburgTown13 mi15.3
Gu-WinTown13 mi1.9
DetroitTown13 mi1.3
BeavertonTown13 mi4.6
HodgesTown15 mi4.1
WinfieldCity16 mi17.8
Bear CreekTown18 mi13.6
Tremont, MSTown18 mi4.9
SulligentTown18 mi7.8
VinaTown19 mi4.8
Natural BridgeTown21 mi0.5
Glen AllenTown21 mi6.5
HaleyvilleCity21 mi8.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hamilton, AL in?
Hamilton is in Marion County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Hamilton, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hamilton include 35570.
What is the population of Hamilton, AL?
About 6,922 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hamilton?
Nearby places include Twin (9.4 mi), Guin (9.8 mi), Brilliant (13 mi), Hackleburg (13 mi), Gu-Win (13 mi).

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