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Walker County, AL

11 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Walker County, Alabama.

Population

64,841

Land area

791sq mi

People per sq mi

82

ZIP codes

13

Cities and towns in Walker County

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Walker County at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $56,509 a year, 12% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,900 (35% below Alabama) and median rent is $756 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Jasper (14,442), Dora (2,668) and Sumiton (2,459).

Local data for Walker County, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Walker County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,509

Poverty rate

18.5%

Median home value

$135,900

Prices +10.7% in a year

Median rent

$756/mo

Homeownership

76.1%

Bachelor's or higher

16.6%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

31.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,600), German Americans (4,469), Mexican Americans (1,802).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,390

18,858 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,820

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$492M

FY 2026, $7,532 per person

PPP loans

$70.67M

1,144 loans, 9,053 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$185K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.4%
  • Carpooled9.8%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home3.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Walker County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

596

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

70

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

61.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

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

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

18.4%

U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Walker County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Walker County, AL?
Jasper is the largest city or town in Walker County, with about 14,442 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Walker County?
Walker County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35063, 35130, 35148, 35501, 35503.
What is the population of Walker County, AL?
About 64,841 people live in Walker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Walker County?
Walker County borders Jefferson County, Tuscaloosa County, Cullman County, Blount County, Marion County, Winston County, Fayette County.

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