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Limestone County, AL
5 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Limestone County, Alabama.
Population
111,233
Land area
563sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Limestone County
Limestone County at a glance
- Limestone County is 97% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 67 counties in Alabama.
- The median household income is $83,629, 31% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,000 (34% above Alabama) and median rent is $970 a month.
- Its largest cities are Athens (29,002), Ardmore (1,384) and Elkmont (264).
Local data for Limestone County, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools28
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks19
- Post Offices6
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores33
- Restaurants216
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities16
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Limestone County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,629
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$281,000
Prices +2.6% in a year
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (12,305), German Americans (9,043), Mexican Americans (5,020).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,128
34,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$793M
FY 2026, $7,653 per person
PPP loans
$95.3M
2,167 loans, 11,524 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$504K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Limestone County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Limestone County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,035
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
218
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Limestone County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Limestone County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Limestone County, AL?
- Athens is the largest city or town in Limestone County, with about 29,002 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Limestone County?
- Limestone County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35610, 35611, 35613, 35614, 35615.
- What is the population of Limestone County, AL?
- About 111,233 people live in Limestone County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Limestone County?
- Limestone County borders Madison County, Morgan County, Lauderdale County, Lincoln County, TN, Lawrence County, Giles County, TN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023