Sylvania
Town in DeKalb County, Alabama
Sylvania is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, with 1,790 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,388 ft (423 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rainsville, 5.0 miles S.
- 1,790residents (2020 Census)
- 1,388 ftelevation · 423 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 22.1 km²
- 210 / sq mipopulation density
- 35988ZIP code
About Sylvania
Sylvania is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. Established in 1836 and incorporated in October 1967, As of the 2020 census, Sylvania had a population of 1,790. Sylvania is located atop Sand Mountain. The first post office was built in 1977.
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Living in Sylvania
- Median household income
- $56,161
- Median home value
- $161,500
- Median rent
- $692/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Sylvania had 1,790 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,790 |
|---|---|
| Density | 210 per sq mi (81 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sylvania at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,790 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.52 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5620° N, 85.8047° W |
| ZIP code | 35988 |
| Official website | sylvaniaalabama.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0174400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sylvania
- Rainsville5.0 mi S
- Powell5.7 mi W
- Henagar6.3 mi NE
- Dutton6.8 mi NW
- Pine Ridge8.0 mi S
- Shiloh8.0 mi SW
- Pisgah8.8 mi N
- Hammondville9.4 mi E
- Fyffe9.7 mi SW
- Fort Payne9.8 mi SE
- Section10.3 mi W
- Valley Head10.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sylvania
What county is Sylvania in?
Sylvania is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the population of Sylvania, AL?
1,790 people lived in Sylvania at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sylvania, AL?
The ZIP code of Sylvania is 35988.
What is the elevation of Sylvania?
1,388 feet (423 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sylvania?
Rainsville (5.0 mi), Powell (5.7 mi), Henagar (6.3 mi), Dutton (6.8 mi), Pine Ridge (8.0 mi).
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