Elberta Alabama Map

About Elberta, Alabama

Elberta is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,293. The population density is 122.0 people per km². Elberta is located at 30.4144°N, 87.5978°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36530.

Elberta rests under a wide, sun-drenched sky, where the land slopes gently toward the salt-tinged air of the Gulf Coast. It lies 17.2 miles west of Bellview, FL (from Bellview, FL: bearing 259°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east of Foley. Pines, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, stand sentinel over stretches of sandy loam, hinting at the fertile soil beneath. The air here carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of pine resin and the distant breath of marshes, a scent that clings to the skin like the humid embrace of a Southern summer. Roads, some paved and some still yielding to the sandy crunch of the earth, meander through this landscape, connecting scattered homes and fields where the sun itself seems to deepen the colors of the wild grasses and the occasional vibrant splash of roadside wildflowers. The character of Elberta is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life, and the sky above seems to hold an infinite promise. The history of Elberta is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Baldwin County, particularly its roots in German settlement, a legacy that still whispers in the names of some families and the enduring spirit of hard work. For generations, the fertile ground yielded crops, supporting a local economy built on the sweat of the brow and the promise of a good harvest, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life. While the agricultural heritage remains a strong current, the proximity to the coast has also brought a subtle shift, drawing those who appreciate the unique blend of rural tranquility and the allure of the nearby waterways. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist traps, but rather a quiet dignity in the way Elberta continues to be itself, a place where the echoes of its past are as present as the rustle of leaves in the wind.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elberta, 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 Elberta and Baldwin County.

Detailed location data for Elberta includes the ZIP code (36530), telephone area code (386), county seat of Baldwin County (Bay Minette), and school district assignment (Baldwin 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 Elberta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.