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Gallant, AL
Census-designated place in Etowah County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35972.
Population
1,081
Land area
14.4sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
1
Gallant and its ZIP codes
Gallant at a glance
- Gallant is 25% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,130, 14% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,200 (53% below Alabama).
Local data for Gallant, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gallant, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,130
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$99,200
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (146), Swedish Americans (123), Irish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Etowah County. PPP loans are for Gallant.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 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
$400K
19 loans, 38 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gallant, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gallant, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
91° / 33°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gallant, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Gallant
1 in or overlapping Gallant. Population shown
Cities near Gallant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SteeleTown | 4.5 mi | 6.7 |
| AltoonaTown | 5.5 mi | 4.6 |
| IvaleeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 5.9 mi | 5 |
| AttallaCity | 6.5 mi | 7 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 9 |
| Rainbow CityCity | 7.3 mi | 25.6 |
| Bristow CoveCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 10.8 |
| RidgevilleTown | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| New UnionCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 12.3 |
| Carlisle-RockledgeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 16.2 |
| Susan MooreTown | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| AshvilleCity | 11 mi | 19.2 |
| GadsdenCity | 12 mi | 37.4 |
| SneadTown | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| Reece CityTown | 13 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gallant, AL in?
- Gallant is in Etowah County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Gallant, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gallant include 35972.
- What is the population of Gallant, AL?
- About 1,081 people live in Gallant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gallant?
- Nearby places include Steele (4.5 mi), Altoona (5.5 mi), Ivalee (5.8 mi), Walnut Grove (5.9 mi), Attalla (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023