Rainbow City
City in Etowah County, Alabama
Rainbow City is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, with 10,191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Attalla, 4.5 miles NW.
- 10,191residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 25.7 sq miland area · 66.5 km²
- 397 / sq mipopulation density
- 35906ZIP code
About Rainbow City
Rainbow City is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1950. As of the 2020 census, Rainbow City had a population of 10,191. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Rainbow City
- Median household income
- $56,398
- Median home value
- $223,000
- Median rent
- $1,048/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Rainbow City had 10,191 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,191 |
|---|---|
| Density | 397 per sq mi (153 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rainbow City at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Etowah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,191 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.68 sq mi (66.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9288° N, 86.0842° W |
| ZIP code | 35906 |
| Official website | rbcalabama.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0163288 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rainbow City
- Attalla4.5 mi NW
- Southside4.6 mi SE
- Steele6.2 mi W
- Gadsden6.6 mi NE
- Ivalee8.3 mi NW
- Glencoe8.7 mi E
- Ridgeville8.9 mi N
- Gallant9.7 mi NW
- Ohatchee10.1 mi S
- Reece City10.6 mi N
- Egypt11.2 mi NW
- Tidmore Bend11.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow City
What county is Rainbow City in?
Rainbow City is in Etowah County, Alabama.
What is the population of Rainbow City, AL?
10,191 people lived in Rainbow City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow City, AL?
The ZIP code of Rainbow City is 35906.
What is the elevation of Rainbow City?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rainbow City?
Attalla (4.5 mi), Southside (4.6 mi), Steele (6.2 mi), Gadsden (6.6 mi), Ivalee (8.3 mi).
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