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Lawrence County, AL
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Alabama.
Population
33,276
Land area
691sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
Lawrence County at a glance
- Lawrence County is 52% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,071 a year, 3% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,300 (18% below Alabama) and median rent is $753 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Moulton (3,401), Town Creek (979) and Courtland (723).
Local data for Lawrence County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,071
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$172,300
Prices -2.3% in a year
Median rent
$753/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,011), German Americans (1,656), Scottish Americans (1,037).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,054
5,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,190
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $6,468 per person
PPP loans
$31M
871 loans, 3,555 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$56.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lawrence County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
817
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lawrence County, AL?
- Moulton is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 3,401 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35618, 35619, 35643, 35650, 35651.
- What is the population of Lawrence County, AL?
- About 33,276 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County borders Morgan County, Limestone County, Lauderdale County, Cullman County, Colbert County, Franklin County, Winston County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023