Saks Alabama Map

About Saks, Alabama

Saks is a locality in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 10,681. The population density is 340.1 people per km². Saks is located at 33.6987°N, 85.8397°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36201.

Saks unfolds across rolling terrain, a place where the Appalachian foothills begin to soften their edges before meeting the broader Piedmont. It lies 2.7 miles north of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 350°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north of Oxford. The land here is a patchwork of mature oak and hickory, their broad leaves catching the afternoon sun and casting shifting patterns on the red clay soil. Small farms and scattered homes are interspersed with stands of pine, their needles whispering in the breeze that often carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The air itself can feel thick and humid in the summer months, a warm breath exhaled from the surrounding woodlands, while autumn brings a crispness that sharpens the colors of the turning leaves, painting the landscape in hues of rust and gold. The story of Saks is tied to the agricultural currents that once flowed strongly through this region, a legacy of cotton and timber that shaped its early development. While the deep mines and industrial furnaces of nearby cities often capture the headlines, Saks has held onto a quieter character, its economy now reflecting a blend of small businesses and residents who commute to larger employment centers. There's a sense of enduring connection to the land, evident in the gardens tended with care and the unhurried way neighbors greet each other on the country roads. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer pockets of serene beauty, inviting quiet contemplation amidst the gentle hum of everyday life.

About This Saks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saks, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.698714, -85.839688. 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 Saks and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Saks includes the ZIP code (36206), telephone area code (334), county seat of Calhoun County (Anniston), and school district assignment (Calhoun 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 Saks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.