Hobson
Census-designated place in Washington County, Alabama

Hobson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Alabama, with 100 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chatom, 5.8 miles W.
- 100residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 36569ZIP code
About Hobson
Hobson is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Washington County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 126 as of the 2010 census.
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Living in Hobson
- Median household income
- $170,240
- Median home value
- $223,000
- Median age
- 51.3
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Hobson had 100 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 100 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hobson at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 100 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.94 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4887° N, 88.1509° W |
| ZIP code | 36569 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0135130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hobson
- Chatom5.8 mi W
- St. Stephens8.1 mi NE
- Tibbie9.8 mi SW
- Leroy10.5 mi E
- Millry13.9 mi NW
- Jackson15.6 mi E
- Sims Chapel16.4 mi S
- McIntosh17.1 mi SE
- Cullomburg17.6 mi NW
- Fruitdale18.1 mi SW
- Rockville19.0 mi E
- State Line, MS19.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Hobson
What county is Hobson in?
Hobson is in Washington County, Alabama.
What is the population of Hobson, AL?
100 people lived in Hobson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hobson, AL?
The ZIP code of Hobson is 36569.
What is the elevation of Hobson?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hobson?
Chatom (5.8 mi), St. Stephens (8.1 mi), Tibbie (9.8 mi), Leroy (10.5 mi), Millry (13.9 mi).
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