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River Falls, AL
Town in Covington County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36476.
Population
403
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
1
River Falls and its ZIP codes
River Falls at a glance
- River Falls is 41% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Local data for River Falls, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Covington County. PPP loans are for River Falls.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,610
12,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$290M
FY 2026, $7,726 per person
PPP loans
$264K
6 loans, 24 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
River Falls, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in River Falls, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in River Falls
1 in or overlapping River Falls. Population shown
Cities near River Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HeathTown | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| AndalusiaCity | 5 mi | 19.8 |
| GanttTown | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| Red LevelTown | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| CarolinaTown | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| LibertyvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SanfordTown | 9.3 mi | 4.2 |
| BabbieTown | 14 mi | 11.5 |
| DozierTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| Horn HillTown | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| McKenzieTown | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| OppCity | 18 mi | 23.7 |
| OnychaTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| GeorgianaTown | 22 mi | 6.2 |
| BrantleyTown | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| KinstonTown | 24 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is River Falls, AL in?
- River Falls is in Covington County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in River Falls, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping River Falls include 36476.
- What is the population of River Falls, AL?
- About 403 people live in River Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near River Falls?
- Nearby places include Heath (4.3 mi), Andalusia (5 mi), Gantt (5 mi), Red Level (5.2 mi), Carolina (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023