Piedmont Alabama Map

About Piedmont, Alabama

Piedmont is a locality in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,740. The population density is 186.6 people per km². Piedmont is located at 33.9245°N, 85.6114°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36272.

Piedmont, Alabama, settles into the rolling hills of northeastern Calhoun County, a landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of ancient earth. It lies 22.2 miles north-east of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 35°T), and is situated 11.5 miles north-east of Jacksonville. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp soil, particularly after a summer shower, a fragrance that clings to the broad shoulders of the surrounding terrain. Creeks, like the slow, deliberate flow of the Coosa River further afield, carve their way through the land, their banks often fringed with dense stands of hardwood and the occasional flash of a cardinal’s wing. The light, especially in the late afternoon, softens the edges of everything, casting a warm, honeyed glow over the fields and the weathered siding of older homes. The story of Piedmont is one of industry and resilience, its roots intertwined with the exploitation of the region's rich mineral deposits, particularly iron ore. For decades, furnaces roared and mines hummed, drawing workers and shaping the town's very identity. While the heavy industry has largely receded, the echo of that past remains, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life, influencing the character of its people. The local economy, now more diversified, still feels the imprint of its industrial heritage, a testament to a community that knows how to adapt. Piedmont’s proximity to the fertile valleys means agriculture has always played a supporting role, and the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the town’s gentle, unhurried pace.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Piedmont, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Piedmont and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Piedmont includes the ZIP code (36272), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Calhoun County (Anniston), and school district assignment (Piedmont 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 Piedmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.