Boaz Alabama Map

About Boaz, Alabama

Boaz is a locality in Marshall County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 10,814. The population density is 287.8 people per km². Boaz is located at 34.2007°N, 86.1664°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35957.

Boaz rests on the rolling terrain of Northeast Alabama, where the land begins to swell and dip with a gentle persistence. It lies 15.8 miles north-west of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 325°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-south-east of Albertville. The air here often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance deepened by the soft, diffused sunlight that filters through the hardwood canopy. Fields of corn and soybeans, a checkerboard of greens and golds, stretch out across the slopes, punctuated by clusters of sturdy brick homes and the occasional weathered barn. The sky above Boaz is broad, a canvas that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the landscape. A quiet hum of cicadas often fills the warmer months, a constant soundtrack to the slow unfolding of days. The roots of Boaz run deep into the agricultural heritage of this region, a place where farming has long been the bedrock of its economy. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil and abundant natural resources, the town has seen its share of economic shifts, from its early days as a trading post to the more diversified industries of today. The local economy draws strength from a mix of manufacturing and small businesses, with a particular affinity for the production of clothing and textiles, a legacy that echoes through the generations. A distinctive characteristic of Boaz is its friendly, down-to-earth spirit, a reflection of the people who have called this place home for decades, their lives intertwined with the rhythms of the seasons and the enduring character of the land.

About This Boaz Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boaz, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.20065, -86.166366. 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 Boaz and Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Boaz includes the ZIP code (35957), telephone area code (334, 205), county seat of Marshall County (Guntersville), and school district assignment (Boaz 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 Boaz is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.