Collinsville Alabama Map

About Collinsville, Alabama

Collinsville is a locality in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,781. The population density is 211.8 people per km². Collinsville is located at 34.2640°N, 85.8605°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35961.

Collinsville rests in a landscape shaped by the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where the earth slopes gently towards the Coosa River basin. It lies 19.2 miles north-north-east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-south-east of Crossville. Here, the land is a patchwork of cultivated fields and woodlands, the trees often a vibrant green that softens into a deep, almost bruised purple in the late afternoon sun. The air, especially after a summer shower, carries the rich scent of damp soil and pine, a fragrance that seems to cling to the weathered clapboard of the older houses and the sturdy brick of newer buildings. The sky overhead is vast, prone to dramatic cloud formations that drift lazily across its expanse, sometimes hinting at the coming humidity that defines the region's character. The history of Collinsville is tied to its agricultural roots and its place as a crossroads for commerce. For generations, the fertile soil here has yielded crops, fostering a local economy that has always found its strength in the land and the hard work of its people. While the precise industries may have shifted over time, from farming to timber, the spirit of enterprise remains. Collinsville has seen its share of those seeking opportunity, and its character is a reflection of the resilience and practicality of those who have chosen to call it home, a place where the echoes of past endeavors can still be felt in the quiet hum of everyday life.

About This Collinsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Collinsville, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.263982, -85.860525. 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 Collinsville and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Collinsville includes the ZIP code (35961), telephone area code (334, 205), county seat of DeKalb County (Fort Payne), and school district assignment (DeKalb 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 Collinsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.