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Pickens County, AL
9 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Pickens County, Alabama.
Population
18,721
Land area
881sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Pickens County
Pickens County at a glance
- Pickens County is 79% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,274 a year, 28% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,900 (41% below Alabama) and median rent is $648 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Aliceville (2,211), Gordo (1,723) and Reform (1,597).
Local data for Pickens County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pickens County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,274
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$123,900
Prices +10.7% in a year
Median rent
$648/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,185), German Americans (535), Scottish Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,102
3,681 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,013
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $7,384 per person
PPP loans
$22.7M
574 loans, 2,591 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$62.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pickens County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pickens County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
330
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pickens County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.0%
U.S. 33.3% +14.7 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pickens County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pickens County, AL?
- Aliceville is the largest city or town in Pickens County, with about 2,211 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pickens County?
- Pickens County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35442, 35447, 35461, 35466, 35481.
- What is the population of Pickens County, AL?
- About 18,721 people live in Pickens County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pickens County?
- Pickens County borders Tuscaloosa County, Lowndes County, MS, Fayette County, Lamar County, Sumter County, Noxubee County, MS, Greene County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023