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Coosada, AL
Town in Elmore County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36020.
Population
1,105
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
160
ZIP codes
1
Coosada and its ZIP codes
Coosada at a glance
- Coosada is 60% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,815 a year, 3% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,900 (19% below Alabama) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Coosada, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coosada, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,815
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (73), Italian Americans (67), Irish Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elmore County. PPP loans are for Coosada.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,058
22,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,485
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$655M
FY 2026, $7,450 per person
PPP loans
$602K
22 loans, 59 jobs reported
How people get to work
Coosada, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coosada, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
580
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
311
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coosada, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Coosada
1 in or overlapping Coosada. Population shown
Cities near Coosada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillbrookCity | 2 mi | 14.4 |
| ElmoreTown | 3.4 mi | 6.3 |
| DeatsvilleTown | 6.3 mi | 4.8 |
| PrattvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 35.7 |
| WetumpkaCity | 7.6 mi | 11.1 |
| Blue RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 7.8 |
| HoltvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 21.6 |
| Pine LevelCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 25.2 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 24.1 |
| MontgomeryCity | 11 mi | 159.9 |
| MarburyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.2 |
| Emerald MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 16.1 |
| Pike RoadCity | 20 mi | 34 |
| AutaugavilleTown | 20 mi | 7.8 |
| EclecticTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| LowndesboroTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coosada, AL in?
- Coosada is in Elmore County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Coosada, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Coosada include 36020.
- What is the population of Coosada, AL?
- About 1,105 people live in Coosada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coosada?
- Nearby places include Millbrook (2 mi), Elmore (3.4 mi), Deatsville (6.3 mi), Prattville (7.1 mi), Wetumpka (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023