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Ozark, AL
City in Dale County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36360.
Population
14,327
Land area
34.1sq mi
People per sq mi
420
ZIP codes
1
Ozark and its ZIP codes
Ozark at a glance
- Ozark is about 4.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 54th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $48,944 a year, 24% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,900 (29% below Alabama) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Ozark, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ozark, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,944
Poverty rate
28.1%
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,052), German Americans (954), Mexican Americans (442).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dale County. PPP loans are for Ozark.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,154
18,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $25,706 per person
PPP loans
$28.5M
798 loans, 3,435 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ozark, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ozark, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
640
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
67
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 40°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ozark, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Ozark
1 in or overlapping Ozark. Population shown
Cities near Ozark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewtonTown | 7.5 mi | 14.2 |
| Fort RuckerCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 10.9 |
| PinckardTown | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| AritonTown | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| DalevilleCity | 12 mi | 14.1 |
| Level PlainsTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Midland CityCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| Napier FieldTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ClayhatcheeTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| EnterpriseCity | 15 mi | 31.4 |
| GrimesTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Blue SpringsTown | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| New BrocktonTown | 18 mi | 8 |
| NewvilleTown | 18 mi | 4 |
| ClioCity | 18 mi | 10.1 |
| HeadlandCity | 18 mi | 30.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ozark, AL in?
- Ozark is in Dale County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Ozark, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ozark include 36360.
- What is the population of Ozark, AL?
- About 14,327 people live in Ozark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ozark?
- Nearby places include Newton (7.5 mi), Fort Rucker (8 mi), Pinckard (10 mi), Ariton (12 mi), Daleville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023