Red Bay
City in Franklin County, Alabama
Red Bay is a city in Franklin County, Alabama, with 3,232 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Golden, 4.5 miles NW.
- 3,232residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 9.8 sq miland area · 25.3 km²
- 331 / sq mipopulation density
- 35582ZIP code
About Red Bay
Red Bay is a city in Franklin County, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1907; its western boundary line is integral with the state line between Mississippi and Alabama. The population was 3,232 at the 2020 census.
The town's name comes from the area's red clay soil and the many redbay trees (Persea borbonia) in this area of north Alabama.
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Living in Red Bay
- Median household income
- $37,473
- Median home value
- $108,200
- Median rent
- $542/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Red Bay had 3,232 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,232 |
|---|---|
| Density | 331 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Red Bay at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,232 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.75 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4361° N, 88.1365° W |
| ZIP code | 35582 |
| Official website | cityofredbay.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0163576 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Red Bay
- Golden, MS4.5 mi NW
- Vina6.0 mi SE
- Belmont, MS6.3 mi NW
- Dennis, MS10.0 mi NW
- Hodges14.1 mi SE
- Tishomingo, MS14.9 mi N
- Tremont, MS15.4 mi SW
- Belgreen15.9 mi E
- Paden, MS17.0 mi NW
- New Site, MS17.9 mi NW
- Fulton, MS19.3 mi SW
- Marietta, MS19.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Red Bay
What county is Red Bay in?
Red Bay is in Franklin County, Alabama.
What is the population of Red Bay, AL?
3,232 people lived in Red Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Red Bay, AL?
The ZIP code of Red Bay is 35582.
What is the elevation of Red Bay?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Red Bay?
Golden (4.5 mi), Vina (6.0 mi), Belmont (6.3 mi), Dennis (10.0 mi), Hodges (14.1 mi).
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