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Jasper, AL
City in Walker County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35501.
Population
14,442
Land area
29.4sq mi
People per sq mi
491
ZIP codes
1
Jasper and its ZIP codes
Jasper at a glance
- Jasper is about 4.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $66,238 a year, 3% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,700 and median rent is $721 a month.
Local data for Jasper, AL
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools7
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices2
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants95
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Jasper, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,238
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$721/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,634), German Americans (1,420), Mexican Americans (376).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walker County. PPP loans are for Jasper.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,390
18,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,820
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$492M
FY 2026, $7,532 per person
PPP loans
$36.5M
462 loans, 4,652 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jasper, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jasper, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
596
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jasper, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Jasper
1 in or overlapping Jasper. Population shown
Cities near Jasper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CordovaTown | 7.8 mi | 5.8 |
| ParrishTown | 8.4 mi | 2.1 |
| SipseyTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| OakmanTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| DoraCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| Carbon HillCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| NauvooTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| SumitonCity | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| KansasTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| ArleyTown | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| West JeffersonTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| EldridgeTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| ColonyTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| LynnTown | 22 mi | 10.7 |
| Double SpringsTown | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| BerryTown | 23 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jasper, AL in?
- Jasper is in Walker County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Jasper, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jasper include 35501.
- What is the population of Jasper, AL?
- About 14,442 people live in Jasper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jasper?
- Nearby places include Cordova (7.8 mi), Parrish (8.4 mi), Sipsey (11 mi), Oakman (12 mi), Dora (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023