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Headland, AL
City in Henry County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36345.
Population
5,217
Land area
30.3sq mi
People per sq mi
172
ZIP codes
1
Headland and its ZIP codes
Headland at a glance
- Headland is 71% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 114th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $79,063, 24% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,600 (5% above Alabama) and median rent is $822 a month.
Local data for Headland, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Headland, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,063
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$219,600
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (512), Irish Americans (504), Scottish Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Headland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,927
3,747 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,661
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $8,614 per person
PPP loans
$11.14M
354 loans, 1,386 jobs reported
How people get to work
Headland, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Headland, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Headland, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Headland
1 in or overlapping Headland. Population shown
Cities near Headland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewvilleTown | 4.6 mi | 4 |
| KinseyCity | 4.7 mi | 12.1 |
| Napier FieldTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| GrimesTown | 6.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WebbTown | 7.5 mi | 11.3 |
| DothanCity | 9.1 mi | 90.2 |
| Midland CityCity | 9.3 mi | 6.1 |
| CowartsTown | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| PinckardTown | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| AvonTown | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| HaleburgTown | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| AshfordCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| NewtonTown | 14 mi | 14.2 |
| ColumbiaTown | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| TaylorCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| AbbevilleCity | 16 mi | 15.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Headland, AL in?
- Headland is in Henry County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Headland, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Headland include 36345.
- What is the population of Headland, AL?
- About 5,217 people live in Headland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Headland?
- Nearby places include Newville (4.6 mi), Kinsey (4.7 mi), Napier Field (6.9 mi), Grimes (6.9 mi), Webb (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023