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Macon County, AL
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Macon County, Alabama.
Population
18,691
Land area
609sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Macon County
Macon County at a glance
- Macon County is 69% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,707, 32% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,000 (51% below Alabama) and median rent is $734 a month.
- Its largest cities are Tuskegee (8,938), Notasulga (1,050) and Franklin (981).
Local data for Macon County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Macon County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,707
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$102,000
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (422), Mexican Americans (221), German Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,494
4,948 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,788
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $12,543 per person
PPP loans
$12.3M
530 loans, 1,550 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Macon County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Macon County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
251
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Macon County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.7%
U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Macon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Macon County, AL?
- Tuskegee is the largest city or town in Macon County, with about 8,938 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Macon County?
- Macon County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36031, 36039, 36075, 36083, 36088.
- What is the population of Macon County, AL?
- About 18,691 people live in Macon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Macon County?
- Macon County borders Montgomery County, Lee County, Elmore County, Russell County, Tallapoosa County, Bullock County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023