Rainsville
City in DeKalb County, Alabama
Rainsville is a city in DeKalb County, Alabama, with 5,505 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,296 ft (395 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shiloh, 3.2 miles SW.
- 5,505residents (2020 Census)
- 1,296 ftelevation · 395 m
- 20.7 sq miland area · 53.7 km²
- 266 / sq mipopulation density
- 35986main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Rainsville
Rainsville is a city in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rainsville had a population of 5,505. Rainsville is located on top of Sand Mountain, a southern extension of the Cumberland Plateau.
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Living in Rainsville
- Median household income
- $74,046
- Median home value
- $230,400
- Median rent
- $519/mo
- Median age
- 49.4
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Rainsville had 5,505 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,505 |
|---|---|
| Density | 266 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rainsville at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,505 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.73 sq mi (53.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4944° N, 85.8365° W |
| ZIP codes | 35986, 35968 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0163336 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rainsville
- Shiloh3.2 mi SW
- Powell4.4 mi NW
- Pine Ridge4.4 mi SE
- Fyffe5.0 mi SW
- Sylvania5.0 mi N
- Fort Payne8.8 mi E
- Dutton8.8 mi NW
- Section10.4 mi NW
- Lakeview10.6 mi SW
- Henagar11.2 mi NE
- Hammondville12.2 mi NE
- Valley Head12.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rainsville
What county is Rainsville in?
Rainsville is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the population of Rainsville, AL?
5,505 people lived in Rainsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rainsville, AL?
The main ZIP code is 35986. Other ZIP codes: 35968.
What is the elevation of Rainsville?
1,296 feet (395 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rainsville?
Shiloh (3.2 mi), Powell (4.4 mi), Pine Ridge (4.4 mi), Fyffe (5.0 mi), Sylvania (5.0 mi).
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