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Lipscomb, AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population

2,214

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,883

ZIP codes

0

Lipscomb and its ZIP codes

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Lipscomb at a glance

  • Lipscomb is about 19 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $41,875, 35% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,400 (57% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,044 a month.

Local data for Lipscomb, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lipscomb, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,875

Poverty rate

34.1%

Median home value

$90,400

Median rent

$1,044/mo

Homeownership

62.3%

Bachelor's or higher

6.1%

Median age

29.4

Average commute

25.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (511), Guatemalan Americans (63), Irish Americans (44).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Lipscomb.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,008

368,875 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,312

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.1B

FY 2026, $12,071 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lipscomb, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.1%
  • Carpooled24.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home8.1%

Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lipscomb, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,330

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,129

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 34°F

55.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lipscomb, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.6%

U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts

Diabetes

23.1%

U.S. 12.1% +11.0 pts

Smoking

21.7%

U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.8%

U.S. 11.1% +7.7 pts

Cities near Lipscomb

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BrightonCity1.4 mi1.4
MidfieldCity2.1 mi2.7
FairfieldCity3.2 mi3.5
Pleasant GroveCity5.7 mi9.8
McDonald ChapelCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.1
HomewoodCity6.5 mi8.3
BessemerCity6.6 mi40.6
HueytownCity6.8 mi20
ConcordCensus-designated place7.1 mi3.4
EdgewaterCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.2
HooverCity7.5 mi49.7
MinorCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.7
Vestavia HillsCity8 mi20
MulgaTown8.9 mi0.9
Sylvan SpringsTown9.5 mi9.3
BirminghamCity9.5 mi147.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lipscomb, AL in?
Lipscomb is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Lipscomb, AL?
About 2,214 people live in Lipscomb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lipscomb?
Nearby places include Brighton (1.4 mi), Midfield (2.1 mi), Fairfield (3.2 mi), Pleasant Grove (5.7 mi), McDonald Chapel (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023