County ProfileAL
Etowah County
Population: 103,436 · 11 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
103,436
People
Median age
41.7
Housing
Total households
39,411
Income
Median household income
$54,563
Housing
Total housing units
47,603
Employment
Employment rate
52%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.6%
County details
Local time 04:23:06(CT)| Name | Etowah |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 11total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 9 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 205, 256, 334, 659, 938 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 34.0476407, -86.0342629 |
| Land area | 535.1 sq miles(1,386 km²) |
Map of Etowah county, Alabama with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Etowah County
Compare the largest cities in Etowah County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 33,945 | $40,345 | 6ZIPs |
| Rainbow City | 10,191 | $56,398 | 1ZIPs |
| Attalla | 5,827 | $59,215 | 1ZIPs |
| Altoona | 948 | $43,056 | 1ZIPs |
| Gallant | 869 | $55,130 | 1ZIPs |
| Walnut Grove | 773 | $40,089 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Etowah County
Review the most populated postal areas across Etowah County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35901 | Gadsden | $48,876 | 18,671 |
| 35903 | Gadsden | $53,122 | 17,344 |
| 35904 | Gadsden | $43,771 | 13,559 |
| 35954 | Attalla | $59,479 | 12,145 |
| 35906 | Rainbow City | $56,420 | 10,444 |
| 35907 | Gadsden | $76,390 | 9,270 |
| 35952 | Altoona | $48,361 | 7,847 |
| 35905 | Gadsden | $67,042 | 6,706 |
| 35972 | Gallant | $42,457 | 1,251 |
| 35990 | Walnut Grove | — | 47 |
| 35902 | Gadsden | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS