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Valley, AL
City in Chambers County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36854.
Population
10,277
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
797
ZIP codes
1
Valley and its ZIP codes
Valley at a glance
- Valley is about 7.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 69th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $51,661, 19% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,800 (33% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,016 a month.
Local data for Valley, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valley, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,661
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$140,800
Median rent
$1,016/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (472), German Americans (458), Irish Americans (456).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chambers County. PPP loans are for Valley.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,414
9,358 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$283M
FY 2026, $8,142 per person
How people get to work
Valley, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valley, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
316
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
24
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valley, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Valley
1 in or overlapping Valley. Population shown
Cities near Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuguleyCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 8.3 |
| LanettCity | 5.7 mi | 6.2 |
| West Point, GACity | 6.3 mi | 12.9 |
| CussetaTown | 6.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Antioch, GACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| FredoniaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12 |
| La FayetteCity | 14 mi | 8.9 |
| OpelikaCity | 15 mi | 61.5 |
| Piney Grove, GACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Five PointsTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| LaGrange, GACity | 18 mi | 42.3 |
| Hamilton, GACity | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| Standing RockCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Smiths StationCity | 20 mi | 8.2 |
| Pine Mountain, GATown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| PentonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valley, AL in?
- Valley is in Chambers County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Valley, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Valley include 36854.
- What is the population of Valley, AL?
- About 10,277 people live in Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valley?
- Nearby places include Huguley (4.1 mi), Lanett (5.7 mi), West Point, GA (6.3 mi), Cusseta (6.7 mi), Antioch, GA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023