Headland Alabama Map

About Headland, Alabama

Headland is a locality in Henry County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,217. The population density is 65.2 people per km². Headland is located at 31.3513°N, 85.3422°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36345.

Headland unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where the rich, red earth, a constant reminder of the region's geological past, gives way to scattered stands of pine and oak. It lies 9.3 miles north-north-east of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 18°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north of Kinsey. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a perfume that clings to the humid afternoons. The sun, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, casts a warm, diffused glow, softening the edges of the weathered clapboard houses and the occasional brick storefront that define the town's core. Life in Headland moves with a deliberate pace, a quiet hum of daily routines punctuated by the distant rumble of farm equipment and the occasional greeting exchanged between neighbors on shaded porches. This corner of southeastern Alabama, historically shaped by agriculture, still bears the imprint of cotton fields and timber harvests. The local economy, while diversified, retains its agricultural roots, with peanut farms and cattle ranches dotting the surrounding countryside, their bounty often processed in nearby facilities. Headland itself, established in the wake of the railroad's arrival, has seen its share of boom and bust, but a resilient spirit persists, evident in the well-maintained historic courthouse and the small, independent businesses that form the backbone of its commercial district. It’s a place where stories of generations past seem to linger in the rustling leaves of the old trees, a quiet testament to the enduring character of this Alabama locality.

About This Headland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Headland, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.351284, -85.342156. 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 Headland and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Headland includes the ZIP code (36345), telephone area code (334), county seat of Henry County (Abbeville), and school district assignment (Henry 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 Headland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.