Valley Head
Town in DeKalb County, Alabama

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.
- 577residents (2020 Census)
- 1,014 ftelevation · 309 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 153 / sq mipopulation density
- 35989ZIP code
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.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Valley Head weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Valley Head
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Valley Head
- Median household income
- $45,889
- Median home value
- $59,800
- Median rent
- $917/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
Do you know Valley Head? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Valley Head special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Valley Head
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Valley Head Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Valley Head, AL population
Valley Head had 577 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 577 |
|---|---|
| Density | 153 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valley Head at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 577 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.78 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5562° N, 85.6230° W |
| ZIP code | 35989 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0178240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Valley Head
- Hammondville1.2 mi NW
- Mentone2.0 mi E
- Fort Payne7.8 mi SW
- Henagar8.0 mi NW
- Menlo, GA9.7 mi SE
- Sylvania10.3 mi W
- Ider10.4 mi N
- Pine Ridge11.8 mi SW
- Rainsville12.9 mi W
- Broomtown14.1 mi S
- Pisgah15.5 mi NW
- Powell15.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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).
Last updated: