Carbon Hill Alabama Map

About Carbon Hill, Alabama

Carbon Hill is a locality in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,536. The population density is 100.9 people per km². Carbon Hill is located at 33.8918°N, 87.5261°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35549.

Carbon Hill rests in a landscape shaped by the deep, dark veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface. It lies 45.9 miles north of Northport, AL (from Northport, AL: bearing 4°T), and is situated 14.9 miles west-north-west of Jasper. Rolling hills, softened by decades of forest reclamation, now cradle the town, their slopes a mosaic of deciduous trees that blaze with colour in autumn and offer a verdant hush in summer. Creeks, clear and cool, meander through the valleys, their banks often lined with the hardy ferns and mosses that thrive in this humid, subtropical climate. The air here carries a distinct scent, a blend of damp earth after a rain and the faint, lingering aroma of pine needles, a quiet testament to the land's enduring natural character. Sunlight, when it filters through the dense canopy, often falls in diffused shafts, lending a gentle, ethereal quality to the shadowed undergrowth. The story of Carbon Hill is inextricably linked to the industry that gave it its name, a heritage etched into the very soul of Walker County. For generations, coal mining was the lifeblood of this place, drawing families and forging a strong sense of community built on shared labour and resilience. While the mines may have fallen silent, the spirit of those who worked them persists, a quiet pride in the town's industrial past. Today, the local economy is more diversified, with agriculture and small businesses forming the backbone of daily life, yet the echoes of the mining era can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring neighbourly spirit of Carbon Hill. The town’s simple, unpretentious rhythm reflects a deep connection to the land and a history that continues to inform its present.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carbon Hill, 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 Carbon Hill and Walker County.

Detailed location data for Carbon Hill includes the ZIP code (35549), telephone area code (813), county seat of Walker County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Walker 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 Carbon Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.