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Glencoe, AL
City in Etowah County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35905.
Population
5,353
Land area
17sq mi
People per sq mi
315
ZIP codes
1
Glencoe and its ZIP codes
Glencoe at a glance
- Glencoe is about 3.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 112th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $68,517, 7% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,100 and median rent is $736 a month.
Local data for Glencoe, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glencoe, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,517
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$206,100
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (413), German Americans (326), Italian Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Etowah County. PPP loans are for Glencoe.
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
$4.42M
103 loans, 892 jobs reported
How people get to work
Glencoe, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glencoe, 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
57.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glencoe, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Glencoe
1 in or overlapping Glencoe. Population shown
Cities near Glencoe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hokes BluffCity | 4.1 mi | 11.9 |
| Tidmore BendCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 9.7 |
| SouthsideCity | 6.8 mi | 19.1 |
| GadsdenCity | 6.9 mi | 37.4 |
| Coats BendCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 8.6 |
| BallplayCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 23.6 |
| Reece CityTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| Lookout MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.2 |
| AttallaCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| Rainbow CityCity | 12 mi | 25.6 |
| RidgevilleTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| OhatcheeTown | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| AlexandriaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.1 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 13 mi | 10.9 |
| IvaleeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.5 |
| WeaverCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glencoe, AL in?
- Glencoe is in Etowah County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Glencoe, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Glencoe include 35905.
- What is the population of Glencoe, AL?
- About 5,353 people live in Glencoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glencoe?
- Nearby places include Hokes Bluff (4.1 mi), Tidmore Bend (5.6 mi), Southside (6.8 mi), Gadsden (6.9 mi), Coats Bend (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023