Attalla Alabama Map

About Attalla, Alabama

Attalla is a locality in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,775. The population density is 321.6 people per km². Attalla is located at 34.0218°N, 86.0886°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35954.

Attalla's landscape rises with a quiet dignity, the gentle slopes of the Appalachian foothills framing its neighborhoods. It lies 4.7 miles west of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 276°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-north-west of Rainbow City. Red clay earth, rich and yielding, slopes towards the Coosa River, its waters a constant, murmuring presence in the background hum of the town. Mature oak and pine trees cast dappled shadows across residential streets, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to carry the echoes of seasons past. The air itself, especially as dusk settles, carries a faint, sweet scent of honeysuckle and damp earth, a tangible reminder of the region's verdant embrace. Even the manufactured structures, the modest brick buildings and weathered storefronts, seem to settle into this natural setting without complaint, their angles softened by the surrounding greenery. The history of Attalla is deeply intertwined with the iron and steel industry that once pulsed through this corner of Etowah County. For decades, the clang of furnaces and the hiss of steam were the town's defining soundtrack, a testament to the grit and labor that built its foundations. While the heavy industries have largely receded, the echoes remain, informing the character of the place and its people, a resilience forged in the fires of its past. Today, a more diversified economy supports Attalla, with a blend of manufacturing, retail, and services, but the enduring spirit of industry still subtly shapes the rhythm of daily life. The nearby Coosa River, once a vital artery for transporting raw materials, now offers a different kind of bounty, a place for recreation and quiet contemplation, a peaceful counterpoint to the town's industrious heritage.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Attalla, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Attalla and Etowah County.

Detailed location data for Attalla includes the ZIP code (35954), telephone area code (561), county seat of Etowah County (Gadsden), and school district assignment (Attalla City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Attalla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.