Arab

City in Marshall County, Alabama

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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.

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, AL population

Arab had 8,461 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,461
Density635 per sq mi (245 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Arab at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyMarshall County
TypeCity
Population8,461 (2020)
Land area13.33 sq mi (34.5 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²)
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Coordinates34.3324° N, 86.5012° W
ZIP code35016
Official websitearabcity.org
Census code (GEOID)0102116

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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