Cherokee County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
24,996
population (2021)
-3.8%
pop change since 2010
01019
FIPS code
Cherokee County ZIP code map
About Cherokee County
Cherokee County is located in Alabama and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 24,996 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.8% from 25,989 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cherokee County is 01019.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 24,996 |
| 2010 population | 25,989 |
| Change | -3.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01019 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cherokee County
ZIP codes for Cherokee County, AL (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35959 | Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | View map |
| 35960 | Centre | Cherokee | View map |
| 35973 | Gaylesville | Cherokee | View map |
| 35983 | Leesburg | Cherokee | View map |
| 36275 | Spring Garden | Cherokee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,097
Population
47.2
Median age
$50,156
Median household income
$28,373
Per capita income
$149,450
Median home value
$777
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
10,606
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
364
Under 5
382
461
5–9
483
633
10–14
663
536
15–19
563
512
20–24
536
997
25–34
1,046
1,062
35–44
1,113
1,239
45–54
1,300
785
55–59
824
783
60–64
822
1,435
65–74
1,504
721
75–84
757
281
85+
295
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,686 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 16,411 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,993 | 23.1% |
| Median age | 47.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.1%
Black or African American
4.9%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,204 | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 995 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 724 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 115 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 53 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
12.2%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $50,156 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.0%
$50k–$100k
18.6%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
16.9%
$200k–$300k
18.3%
$300k–$500k
14.6%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,450 |
| Median rent / month | $777 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 33.1% |
| Single-family detached | 68.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 27.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.7% |
| Electricity | 66.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.1% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,005 | 53.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 263 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,592 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,147 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,848 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,379 | 39.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.6% | 15.1% |
| Married | 55.5% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
14.6%
Bachelor's degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 115 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 192 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,739 | 47.1% |
| High school | 881 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 927 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Manufacturing
21.6%
Retail trade
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Construction
6.9%
Other services
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Professional & management
2.2%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.7% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 21.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
32.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| High cholesterol | 39.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 35.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 31.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 54.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,123 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 19.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.7% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,351 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 59 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 48 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,942 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 19,871 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,007 | 47.3% |
| Foreign born | 71 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 155 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 104 | 56.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,157 | 15.7% |
| French | 2,966 | 14.8% |
| Italian | 2,264 | 11.3% |
| English | 195 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 13 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0% |
| Polish | 3 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 88.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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