Goshen Alabama Map

About Goshen, Alabama

Goshen is a locality in Pike County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 355. The population density is 57.0 people per km². Goshen is located at 31.7229°N, 86.1183°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36035.

Goshen rests in the embrace of south Alabama's rolling terrain, where the land softens into gentle slopes and the air carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine and damp soil. It lies 32.2 miles north-north-west of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 331°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Luverne. Here, the sky often stretches in vast, unbroken blues, occasionally punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds that cast fleeting shadows across the fields. The landscape is a mosaic of dense woodlands, their canopies a deep, shadowed green, interspersed with sun-drenched clearings and the occasional meandering creek, its water glinting like polished pewter under the afternoon sun. Life in Goshen moves with a certain quiet deliberation, mirroring the unhurried growth of the oaks and magnolias that punctuate its rural character. The economic pulse of Goshen has long been tied to the fertile earth, with agriculture shaping its history and present-day existence. Generations have worked these lands, cultivating crops that have sustained families and communities. While the specific industries may have shifted over time, the enduring connection to the land remains a defining characteristic. The history of Goshen, like many small Southern communities, is a narrative of resilience and adaptation, with stories whispered in the rustling leaves and the weathered wood of older structures. The community itself embodies a particular brand of Southern charm, where neighborly bonds are strong and the pace of life allows for an appreciation of simple, enduring beauty.

About This Goshen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goshen, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.722935, -86.118288. 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 Goshen and Pike County.

Detailed location data for Goshen includes the ZIP code (36035), telephone area code (334, 251), county seat of Pike County (Troy), and school district assignment (Pike 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 Goshen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.