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Lamar County, AL
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Lamar County, Alabama.
Population
13,693
Land area
605sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Lamar County
Lamar County at a glance
- Lamar County is 77% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,000 a year, 22% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,000 (46% below Alabama) and median rent is $549 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Vernon (1,714), Sulligent (1,627) and Millport (1,412).
Local data for Lamar County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lamar County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,000
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$549/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,466), German Americans (569), Scottish Americans (359).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,592
3,345 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,886
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.3M
FY 2026, $6,894 per person
PPP loans
$15.2M
376 loans, 2,160 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$61.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lamar County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
506
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
58.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamar County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lamar County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lamar County, AL?
- Vernon is the largest city or town in Lamar County, with about 1,714 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lamar County?
- Lamar County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35544, 35574, 35576, 35586, 35592.
- What is the population of Lamar County, AL?
- About 13,693 people live in Lamar County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lamar County?
- Lamar County borders Lowndes County, MS, Monroe County, MS, Marion County, Pickens County, Fayette County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023