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Joppa, AL
Census-designated place in Cullman County, Alabama.
Population
448
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
230
ZIP codes
0
Joppa and its ZIP codes
Joppa at a glance
- Joppa is about 2.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Joppa, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cullman County. PPP loans are for Joppa.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,582
31,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$609M
FY 2026, $6,934 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Joppa, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,151
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joppa, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Joppa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaileytonTown | 3.7 mi | 5.3 |
| ArabCity | 4 mi | 13.3 |
| FairviewTown | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| Cherokee RidgeTown | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Union GroveTown | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Holly PondTown | 9.7 mi | 3.9 |
| EvaTown | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| BerlinTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| SneadTown | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| East PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BlountsvilleTown | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| DouglasTown | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| Susan MooreTown | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| CullmanCity | 18 mi | 22.8 |
| New HopeCity | 18 mi | 8.7 |
| South VinemontTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joppa, AL in?
- Joppa is in Cullman County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Joppa, AL?
- About 448 people live in Joppa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joppa?
- Nearby places include Baileyton (3.7 mi), Arab (4 mi), Fairview (8.3 mi), Cherokee Ridge (8.4 mi), Union Grove (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023