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Ballplay, AL

Census-designated place in Etowah County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35903.

Population

842

Land area

23.6sq mi

People per sq mi

36

ZIP codes

1

Ballplay and its ZIP codes

Full map

Ballplay at a glance

  • Ballplay is 64% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $47,837, 25% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,300 (31% below Alabama).

Local data for Ballplay, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ballplay, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$47,837

Poverty rate

1.8%

Median home value

$145,300

Homeownership

94.0%

Bachelor's or higher

9.0%

Median age

45.9

Average commute

37.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (99), German Americans (56), Dutch Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Etowah County. PPP loans are for Ballplay.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,937

33,095 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,787

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$774M

FY 2026, $7,480 per person

PPP loans

$20.5M

412 loans, 2,498 jobs reported

Etowah County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Ballplay, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone97.4%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.6%

Average one-way commute: 37.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ballplay, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

542

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

212

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 29°F

57.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ballplay, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.0%

U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.8%

U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts

ZIP codes in Ballplay

1 in or overlapping Ballplay. Population shown

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Cities near Ballplay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Hokes BluffCity5.4 mi11.9
Coats BendCensus-designated place6.2 mi8.6
Tidmore BendCensus-designated place8.2 mi9.7
GlencoeCity9.5 mi17
CentreCity11 mi11.7
LeesburgTown11 mi6.3
Lookout MountainCensus-designated place11 mi15.2
PiedmontCity13 mi9.8
GadsdenCity13 mi37.4
Nances CreekCensus-designated place13 mi5.8
Spring GardenCensus-designated place14 mi2.3
Reece CityTown14 mi3.6
Sand RockTown14 mi5.1
JacksonvilleCity15 mi10.9
SouthsideCity16 mi19.1
CollinsvilleCity17 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ballplay, AL in?
Ballplay is in Etowah County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Ballplay, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ballplay include 35903.
What is the population of Ballplay, AL?
About 842 people live in Ballplay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ballplay?
Nearby places include Hokes Bluff (5.4 mi), Coats Bend (6.2 mi), Tidmore Bend (8.2 mi), Glencoe (9.5 mi), Centre (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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