Opp Alabama Map

About Opp, Alabama

Opp is a locality in Covington County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,709. The population density is 110.2 people per km². Opp is located at 31.2827°N, 86.2555°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36467.

Opp, Alabama, rests in the rolling heart of Covington County, where the air often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume from the surrounding woodlands. It lies 23.7 miles west of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 265°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east of Babbie. The landscape here is a gentle succession of fertile bottomlands and higher, sandy ridges, a terrain that has shaped the lives of its inhabitants for generations. Sun-drenched fields of cotton and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their colors shifting with the seasons, while the slow, dark waters of the Pea River meander through the periphery, a constant, quiet presence. The sky above Opp is a vast, ever-changing canvas, especially at dusk, when the last rays of sunlight paint the clouds in hues of rose and amber, casting a warm, ephemeral glow over the quiet streets and weathered storefronts. The story of Opp is intrinsically tied to the rise of the timber and agricultural industries that once defined much of this part of southeastern Alabama. Founded in the late 19th century, it grew from a modest crossroads settlement into a bustling hub, its economy fueled by the bounty of the land and the labor of its people. While the echoes of sawmills and cotton gins have faded somewhat, the spirit of resilience and community endures. Today, Opp continues to draw sustenance from its agricultural roots, with farming remaining a significant part of its character, and a quiet industriousness can be felt in its local businesses. There's a distinct rhythm to life here, an unhurried tempo that allows for neighborly conversations on front porches and a genuine appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of the Alabama countryside that surrounds Opp.

About This Opp Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Opp, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.282668, -86.255507. 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 Opp and Covington County.

Detailed location data for Opp includes the ZIP code (36467), telephone area code (251), county seat of Covington County (Andalusia), and school district assignment (Opp City 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 Opp is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.