Black Alabama Map

About Black, Alabama

Black is a locality in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 467. The population density is 44.0 people per km². Black is located at 31.0093°N, 85.7444°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36314.

Black unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, red earth of Southeast Alabama hints at its agricultural past. It lies 22.1 miles south-south-east of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 163°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-south-east of Geneva. Tall pines, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, stand sentinel over scattered hardwoods, creating a dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a humid warmth, thick with the scent of pine and the distant, earthy aroma of cultivated fields. Here and there, the land breaks into shallow ravines, carved by the persistent work of seasonal rains, hinting at the slow, geological sculpting that shapes this part of the Wiregrass region. The history of Black is tied to the fertile soil and the ingenuity of those who worked it. For generations, cotton and peanuts were the lifeblood of this locale, their cultivation shaping the very character of the community and its economy. While agriculture remains a significant presence, the economic tapestry of Black has broadened, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of its residents. The quiet dignity of its past can still be felt in the well-maintained, modest homes and the friendly, unhurried interactions that define daily life. There are no grand monuments here, but the enduring spirit of the people, their connection to the land, and the quiet hum of everyday existence are its most distinctive features.

About This Black Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Black, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.009347, -85.744377. 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 Black and Geneva County.

Detailed location data for Black includes the ZIP code (36314), telephone area code (334), county seat of Geneva County (Geneva), and school district assignment (Geneva County 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 Black is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.