Chambers County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
34,541
population (2021)
+1.0%
pop change since 2010
01017
FIPS code
Chambers County ZIP code map
About Chambers County
Chambers County is located in Alabama and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,541 as of 2021,
an increase of
1% from 34,215 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chambers County is 01017.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,541 |
| 2010 population | 34,215 |
| Change | +1.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01017 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chambers County
ZIP codes for Chambers County, AL (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36854 | Valley | Chambers | View map |
| 36855 | Five Points | Chambers | View map |
| 36862 | Lafayette | Chambers | View map |
| 36863 | Lanett | Chambers | View map |
Demographics & statistics
35,330
Population
42.5
Median age
$51,547
Median household income
$28,118
Per capita income
$133,075
Median home value
$822
Median monthly rent
76.6%
Home ownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
13,107
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
976
Under 5
1,095
767
5–9
862
1,101
10–14
1,236
848
15–19
952
1,152
20–24
1,294
2,077
25–34
2,332
1,809
35–44
2,031
2,249
45–54
2,525
1,399
55–59
1,570
1,002
60–64
1,126
1,939
65–74
2,177
1,042
75–84
1,170
282
85+
317
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,235 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 28,095 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,927 | 21.6% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.4%
Black or African American
38.8%
Two or more races
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,762 | 58.4% |
| Black or African American | 13,783 | 38.8% |
| Two or more races | 555 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 237 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 142 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $51,547 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.7%
$50k–$100k
22.3%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
19.9%
$300k–$500k
8.4%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,075 |
| Median rent / month | $822 |
| Owner occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 20.1% |
| Single-family detached | 70.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 17.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% |
| 3 or more | 31.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.7% |
| Electricity | 70.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,985 | 43.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,009 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,160 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,316 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,711 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,824 | 37.2% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 31.7% |
| Married | 47.0% | 39.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
HS graduate
38.5%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 236 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 383 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,072 | 45.7% |
| High school | 1,673 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,642 | 27.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
32.2%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Retail trade
8.1%
Professional & management
8.1%
Construction
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Other services
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.9% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 28.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.5% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.7%
Under 18 years
37.9%
18 and over
14.2%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
31.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 48.1% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 35.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 34.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.5% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 20.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,089 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 19.7% |
| 65 and over | 45.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.5% |
| Public insurance | 45.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,259 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 228 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 174 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,783 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 34,717 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 24,931 | 68.6% |
| Foreign born | 66 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 547 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 179 | 39.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,567 | 18.6% |
| French | 2,762 | 7.8% |
| Italian | 2,492 | 7.1% |
| English | 98 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 54 | 0.2% |
| German | 27 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 89.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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