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New Union, AL
Census-designated place in Etowah County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35956.
Population
996
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
81
ZIP codes
1
New Union and its ZIP codes
New Union at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $43,462 a year, 32% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,000 (20% below Alabama).
Housing and community stats
New Union, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,462
Poverty rate
30.2%
Median home value
$168,000
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
39.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (23), Irish Americans (20), Scottish Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Etowah County. PPP loans are for New Union.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 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
How people get to work
New Union, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.7%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 39.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Union, 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
89° / 33°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Union, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes in New Union
1 in or overlapping New Union. Population shown
Cities near New Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bristow CoveCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 10.8 |
| BoazCity | 5 mi | 14.6 |
| DouglasTown | 5.6 mi | 3.4 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 9 |
| Carlisle-RockledgeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 16.2 |
| Sardis CityTown | 6.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 7 mi | 5 |
| IvaleeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 7.5 |
| AlbertvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 27 |
| AltoonaTown | 9.2 mi | 4.6 |
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 17.5 |
| RidgevilleTown | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| GallantCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 14.4 |
| SneadTown | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| Susan MooreTown | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| AttallaCity | 11 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Union, AL in?
- New Union is in Etowah County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in New Union, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Union include 35956.
- What is the population of New Union, AL?
- About 996 people live in New Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Union?
- Nearby places include Bristow Cove (2 mi), Boaz (5 mi), Douglas (5.6 mi), Egypt (5.7 mi), Carlisle-Rockledge (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023