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Tallapoosa County, AL
10 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Population
40,938
Land area
717sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County at a glance
- Tallapoosa County is 43% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,356 a year, 7% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (24% below Alabama) and median rent is $765 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Alexander City (14,606), Dadeville (2,993) and Camp Hill (1,238).
Local data for Tallapoosa County, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools13
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks11
- Post Offices5
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants91
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Tallapoosa County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,356
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$158,500
Prices +8.0% in a year
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,273), German Americans (2,496), Italian Americans (710).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,731
12,920 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $8,489 per person
PPP loans
$53.19M
913 loans, 7,780 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$83.06K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Tallapoosa County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tallapoosa County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
474
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 29°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tallapoosa County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Tallapoosa County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Tallapoosa County, AL?
- Alexander City is the largest city or town in Tallapoosa County, with about 14,606 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Tallapoosa County?
- Tallapoosa County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35010, 36256, 36850, 36853, 36861.
- What is the population of Tallapoosa County, AL?
- About 40,938 people live in Tallapoosa County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Tallapoosa County?
- Tallapoosa County borders Lee County, Elmore County, Chambers County, Randolph County, Macon County, Clay County, Coosa County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023