Arab
City in Marshall County, Alabama

Arab is a city in Marshall County, Alabama, with 8,461 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Joppa, 3.6 miles SW.
- 8,461residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 13.3 sq miland area · 34.5 km²
- 635 / sq mipopulation density
- 35016ZIP code
About Arab
Arab ( ) is a city mostly in Marshall County, with a portion in Cullman County, in the northern part of the U.S. state of Alabama, located 10 miles (16 km) from Guntersville Lake and Guntersville Dam, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The population was 8,461 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Arab
- Median household income
- $64,333
- Median home value
- $215,200
- Median rent
- $718/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Arab had 8,461 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,461 |
|---|---|
| Density | 635 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arab at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Marshall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,461 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.33 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3324° N, 86.5012° W |
| ZIP code | 35016 |
| Official website | arabcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0102116 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arab
- Joppa3.6 mi SW
- Union Grove5.8 mi NE
- Cherokee Ridge7.0 mi NW
- Baileyton7.9 mi SW
- Fairview11.5 mi SW
- Holly Pond13.0 mi SW
- Guntersville14.4 mi E
- Eva15.1 mi W
- New Hope15.1 mi N
- Douglas15.2 mi SE
- Snead16.2 mi SE
- Albertville17.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arab
What county is Arab in?
Arab is in Marshall County, Alabama.
What is the population of Arab, AL?
8,461 people lived in Arab at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arab, AL?
The ZIP code of Arab is 35016.
What is the elevation of Arab?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arab?
Joppa (3.6 mi), Union Grove (5.8 mi), Cherokee Ridge (7.0 mi), Baileyton (7.9 mi), Fairview (11.5 mi).
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