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Henry County, AL
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Henry County, Alabama.
Population
17,647
Land area
562sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Henry County
Henry County at a glance
- Henry County is 69% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,931, 6% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,000 (23% below Alabama) and median rent is $769 a month.
- Its largest cities are Headland (5,217), Abbeville (2,748) and Newville (515).
Local data for Henry County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Henry County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,931
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$161,000
Prices +2.3% in a year
Median rent
$769/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,645), German Americans (1,213), Scottish Americans (355).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.5 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
$27M
820 loans, 3,632 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$160K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Henry County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Henry County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
358
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Henry County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Henry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Henry County, AL?
- Headland is the largest city or town in Henry County, with about 5,217 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Henry County?
- Henry County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36310, 36317, 36319, 36345, 36353.
- What is the population of Henry County, AL?
- About 17,647 people live in Henry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Henry County?
- Henry County borders Houston County, Dale County, Barbour County, Early County, GA, Clay County, GA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023