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Elba, AL
City in Coffee County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36323.
Population
3,468
Land area
15.3sq mi
People per sq mi
226
ZIP codes
1
Elba and its ZIP codes
Elba at a glance
- Elba is about 2.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,792 a year, 30% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,500 (45% below Alabama) and median rent is $653 a month.
Local data for Elba, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elba, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,792
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$114,500
Median rent
$653/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (321), German Americans (69), Honduran Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coffee County. PPP loans are for Elba.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,290
17,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,824
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$510M
FY 2026, $9,533 per person
PPP loans
$8.1M
229 loans, 1,151 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elba, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.0%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elba, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
151
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elba, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Elba
1 in or overlapping Elba. Population shown
Cities near Elba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BrocktonTown | 9 mi | 8 |
| OppCity | 13 mi | 23.7 |
| KinstonTown | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| EnterpriseCity | 15 mi | 31.4 |
| BrantleyTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| BabbieTown | 16 mi | 11.5 |
| OnychaTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| GlenwoodTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| DozierTown | 18 mi | 3 |
| Horn HillTown | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| Level PlainsTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| Coffee SpringsTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| SamsonTown | 20 mi | 4 |
| SanfordTown | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| GoshenTown | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort RuckerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elba, AL in?
- Elba is in Coffee County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Elba, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elba include 36323.
- What is the population of Elba, AL?
- About 3,468 people live in Elba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elba?
- Nearby places include New Brockton (9 mi), Opp (13 mi), Kinston (14 mi), Enterprise (15 mi), Brantley (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023