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Randolph County, AL

7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Randolph County, Alabama.

Population

22,510

Land area

581sq mi

People per sq mi

39

ZIP codes

5

Cities and towns in Randolph County

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Randolph County at a glance

  • Randolph County is 61% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,338, 18% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,600 (13% below Alabama) and median rent is $708 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Roanoke (5,336), Wedowee (899) and Wadley (753).

Local data for Randolph County, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Randolph County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,338

Poverty rate

19.9%

Median home value

$181,600

Prices +20.8% in a year

Median rent

$708/mo

Homeownership

77.2%

Bachelor's or higher

18.4%

Median age

43.4

Average commute

28.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,985), German Americans (1,075), Mexican Americans (414).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$44,688

4,887 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,447

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$175M

FY 2026, $7,980 per person

PPP loans

$22.5M

742 loans, 2,919 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$7,159

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.8%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit1.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home6.8%

Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Randolph County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

388

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

15

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 32°F

53.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Randolph County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.2%

U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Randolph County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Randolph County, AL?
Roanoke is the largest city or town in Randolph County, with about 5,336 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Randolph County?
Randolph County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36263, 36274, 36276, 36278, 36280.
What is the population of Randolph County, AL?
About 22,510 people live in Randolph County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Randolph County?
Randolph County borders Carroll County, GA, Troup County, GA, Tallapoosa County, Chambers County, Cleburne County, Clay County, Heard County, GA.

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

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