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Uniontown, AL
City in Perry County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36786.
Population
1,798
Land area
15.2sq mi
People per sq mi
118
ZIP codes
1
Uniontown and its ZIP codes
Uniontown at a glance
- The median household income is $33,750, 47% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,300 (68% below Alabama) and median rent is $475 a month.
Local data for Uniontown, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Uniontown, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,750
Poverty rate
43.7%
Median home value
$67,300
Median rent
$475/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (39), Dutch Americans (39), Jamaican Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Uniontown.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,485
1,785 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.25M
FY 2026, $7,432 per person
PPP loans
$4.02M
204 loans, 412 jobs reported
How people get to work
Uniontown, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.7%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Uniontown, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
218
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
55.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Uniontown, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
58.9%
U.S. 33.3% +25.6 pts
Diabetes
27.6%
U.S. 12.1% +15.5 pts
Smoking
27.0%
U.S. 12.8% +14.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Uniontown
1 in or overlapping Uniontown. Population shown
Cities near Uniontown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FaunsdaleTown | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| NewbernTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| DaytonTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| ThomastonTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| MarionCity | 17 mi | 10.6 |
| OrrvilleTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| ProvidenceTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| CatherineCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| GreensboroCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| DemopolisCity | 20 mi | 17.7 |
| LindenTown | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| ForklandTown | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| SelmaCity | 28 mi | 13.8 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.8 |
| Selmont-West SelmontCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.3 |
| MyrtlewoodTown | 29 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Uniontown, AL in?
- Uniontown is in Perry County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Uniontown, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Uniontown include 36786.
- What is the population of Uniontown, AL?
- About 1,798 people live in Uniontown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Uniontown?
- Nearby places include Faunsdale (5.8 mi), Newbern (10 mi), Dayton (11 mi), Thomaston (14 mi), Marion (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023