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Red Bay, AL

City in Franklin County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35582.

Population

3,201

Land area

9.8sq mi

People per sq mi

328

ZIP codes

1

Red Bay and its ZIP codes

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Red Bay at a glance

  • Red Bay is about 3.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $37,473, 41% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,200 (48% below Alabama) and median rent is $542 a month.

Local data for Red Bay, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Red Bay, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$37,473

Poverty rate

20.1%

Median home value

$108,200

Median rent

$542/mo

Homeownership

58.3%

Bachelor's or higher

21.2%

Median age

46.8

Average commute

19.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (261), German Americans (188), Scottish Americans (180).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Red Bay.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,802

10,994 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$44,751

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$182M

FY 2026, $5,676 per person

Franklin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Red Bay, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled11.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Red Bay, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

660

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

15

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 28°F

62.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Red Bay, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.1%

U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

ZIP codes in Red Bay

1 in or overlapping Red Bay. Population shown

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Cities near Red Bay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Golden, MSTown3.8 mi0.6
Belmont, MSTown5.8 mi4.7
VinaTown6.6 mi4.8
Dennis, MSCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.4
Tishomingo, MSTown14 mi0.9
HodgesTown15 mi4.1
BelgreenCensus-designated place16 mi1.2
Paden, MSVillage16 mi0.9
Tremont, MSTown16 mi4.9
New Site, MSCensus-designated place17 mi2.6
Marietta, MSTown19 mi1.8
Fulton, MSCity20 mi8.5
Kirkville, MSCensus-designated place20 mi3.5
HackleburgTown21 mi15.3
Mantachie, MSTown22 mi4.3
RussellvilleCity23 mi13.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Red Bay, AL in?
Red Bay is in Franklin County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Red Bay, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Red Bay include 35582.
What is the population of Red Bay, AL?
About 3,201 people live in Red Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Red Bay?
Nearby places include Golden, MS (3.8 mi), Belmont, MS (5.8 mi), Vina (6.6 mi), Dennis, MS (9.3 mi), Tishomingo, MS (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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