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Monroe County, AL
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Alabama.
Population
19,388
Land area
1,026sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 81% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,292 a year, 34% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,600 (43% below Alabama) and median rent is $666 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Monroeville (5,802), Frisco City (1,416) and Excel (524).
Local data for Monroe County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,292
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$120,600
Prices -3.0% in a year
Median rent
$666/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (650), German Americans (482), Italian Americans (198).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,137
5,990 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,638 per person
PPP loans
$27.15M
797 loans, 3,456 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$27.98K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.3%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
257
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
61.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, AL?
- Monroeville is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 5,802 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36425, 36439, 36444, 36445, 36460.
- What is the population of Monroe County, AL?
- About 19,388 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Baldwin County, Escambia County, Clarke County, Butler County, Conecuh County, Wilcox County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023