Five Points Alabama Map

About Five Points, Alabama

Five Points is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Five Points is located at 34.7387°N, 86.5769°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36855.

Five Points rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the rolling hills of North Alabama begin to soften their ascent toward the Cumberland Plateau. The land here is a tapestry of cultivated fields, primarily soybeans and corn, punctuated by stands of mature hardwoods that whisper secrets of seasons past. Creeks, their waters often a muddy brown after a rain, meander through the landscape, their banks fringed with wild blackberry bushes and the occasional stately oak. In the quiet mornings, a mist often clings to the lower ground, lending a gentle, ethereal quality to the scene, and the air carries the earthy scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke. The history of Five Points is intrinsically tied to its agricultural roots, a place where generations have worked the rich soil to sustain themselves and contribute to the wider economy. While farming remains a cornerstone, the proximity to larger industrial centers has also brought a measure of diversification, with some residents commuting for work, their lives a blend of rural tradition and modern employment. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Five Points; its character is more subtle, found in the friendly nods from passing drivers, the enduring spirit of community at the local general store, and the quiet satisfaction of a harvest well-earned. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady, dependable cadence that has shaped the very essence of Five Points.

About This Five Points Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Five Points, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.738702, -86.576937. 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 Five Points and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Five Points includes the ZIP code (35150), telephone area code (205, 251), county seat of Madison County (Huntsville), and school district assignment (Chambers 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 Five Points is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.