Hamilton Alabama Map

About Hamilton, Alabama

Hamilton is a locality in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,922. The population density is 70.1 people per km². Hamilton is located at 34.1423°N, 87.9886°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35570.

Hamilton rests in a landscape of rolling terrain, where the broad, fertile fields of the Tombigbee River watershed begin to give way to the gentler slopes of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 41.6 miles east of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 101°T), and is situated 17.7 miles north-north-west of Winfield. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a perfume that clings to the afternoon light as it softens. Ancient oaks and hickories, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, stand sentinel over pastures where cattle graze, their forms softened by the hazy shimmer of humidity. The sky above Hamilton often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds, and in the evenings, the horizon bleeds into a watercolour wash of orange and lavender. The story of Hamilton is one of enduring connection to the land and the quiet tenacity of its people. Its economy, historically rooted in agriculture and timber, has diversified to include manufacturing, reflecting a steady, pragmatic approach to progress. The legacy of early settlers, who carved their livelihoods from this rich, red clay, is still palpable in the enduring spirit of the community. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very rhythm of life in Hamilton, from the morning commute to the evening stillness, holds a quiet testament to generations who have worked, built, and called this place home, their efforts woven into the very character of the locality.

About This Hamilton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hamilton, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.142324, -87.988644. 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 Hamilton and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Hamilton includes the ZIP code (35570), telephone area code (205), county seat of Marion County (Hamilton), and school district assignment (Marion 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 Hamilton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.