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Thorsby, AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35171.

Population

2,365

Land area

5.8sq mi

People per sq mi

406

ZIP codes

1

Thorsby and its ZIP codes

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Thorsby at a glance

  • Thorsby is about 4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $76,389, 19% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,300 (10% below Alabama).

Local data for Thorsby, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Thorsby, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$76,389

Poverty rate

8.8%

Median home value

$188,300

Homeownership

72.3%

Bachelor's or higher

17.0%

Median age

39.2

Average commute

34.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (155), Mexican Americans (123), German Americans (100).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chilton County. PPP loans are for Thorsby.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,222

9,431 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,183

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$425M

FY 2026, $9,438 per person

Chilton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone76.7%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home13.0%

Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Thorsby, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

352

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

25

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 33°F

56.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Thorsby, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

14.5%

U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Thorsby

1 in or overlapping Thorsby. Population shown

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Cities near Thorsby

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JemisonCity4 mi11.3
ClantonCity6.9 mi23.2
MaplesvilleTown13 mi3.4
CaleraCity15 mi24.3
WiltonTown15 mi1
ShelbyCensus-designated place15 mi18.8
MontevalloCity16 mi12.9
BillingsleyTown17 mi1.2
Pea RidgeCensus-designated place20 mi15.6
ColumbianaCity20 mi18
Talladega SpringsTown21 mi1.2
MarburyCensus-designated place22 mi23.2
AlabasterCity22 mi26.3
BrantleyvilleCensus-designated place23 mi2.2
FayettevilleCensus-designated place23 mi17.4
CentrevilleCity25 mi9.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Thorsby, AL in?
Thorsby is in Chilton County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Thorsby, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Thorsby include 35171.
What is the population of Thorsby, AL?
About 2,365 people live in Thorsby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Thorsby?
Nearby places include Jemison (4 mi), Clanton (6.9 mi), Maplesville (13 mi), Calera (15 mi), Wilton (15 mi).

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