Valley Head

Town in DeKalb County, Alabama

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Valley Head is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, with 577 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,014 ft (309 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hammondville, 1.2 miles NW.

About Valley Head

Valley Head is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. Although this town incorporated in 1922, it was also listed as being incorporated on the 1890 U.S. Census. It is part of the Lookout Mountain region. At the 2020 census, its population was 577.

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Median household income
$45,889
Median home value
$59,800
Median rent
$917/mo
Median age
42.2
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Valley Head, AL population

Valley Head had 577 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census577
Density153 per sq mi (59 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Valley Head at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyDeKalb County
TypeTown
Population577 (2020)
Land area3.78 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Coordinates34.5562° N, 85.6230° W
ZIP code35989
Census code (GEOID)0178240

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Valley Head

What county is Valley Head in?

Valley Head is in DeKalb County, Alabama.

What is the population of Valley Head, AL?

577 people lived in Valley Head at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Valley Head, AL?

The ZIP code of Valley Head is 35989.

What is the elevation of Valley Head?

1,014 feet (309 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Valley Head?

Hammondville (1.2 mi), Mentone (2.0 mi), Fort Payne (7.8 mi), Henagar (8.0 mi), Menlo (9.7 mi).

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