Putnam
Census-designated place in Marengo County, Alabama

Putnam is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marengo County, Alabama, with 172 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nanafalia, 6.8 miles N.
- 172residents (2020 Census)
- 210 ftelevation · 64 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 18 / sq mipopulation density
- 36764ZIP code
About Putnam
Putnam is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southwest Marengo County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 172.
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Living in Putnam
- Median household income
- $39,141
- Median home value
- $89,000
- Median age
- 60.4
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Putnam had 172 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 172 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Putnam at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Marengo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 172 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.48 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0181° N, 88.0331° W |
| ZIP code | 36764 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0162952 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Putnam
- Nanafalia6.8 mi N
- Sweet Water11.7 mi NE
- Butler11.7 mi NW
- Pennington12.8 mi N
- Myrtlewood16.9 mi N
- Coffeeville17.7 mi S
- Toxey17.8 mi SW
- Needham17.9 mi W
- Lisman18.1 mi NW
- Thomasville18.7 mi E
- Gilbertown19.2 mi SW
- Fulton23.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam
What county is Putnam in?
Putnam is in Marengo County, Alabama.
What is the population of Putnam, AL?
172 people lived in Putnam at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Putnam, AL?
The ZIP code of Putnam is 36764.
What is the elevation of Putnam?
210 feet (64 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Putnam?
Nanafalia (6.8 mi), Sweet Water (11.7 mi), Butler (11.7 mi), Pennington (12.8 mi), Myrtlewood (16.9 mi).
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