Goodman, Alabama facts for kids
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Goodman, Alabama
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 Goodman, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Goodman, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coffee |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
ZIP code 36351
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 119143 |
Goodman is a small place in Alabama, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own official city government. Instead, it is managed by the larger Coffee County government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Goodman is a place where people live close together. However, it is not set up as a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Services like roads and police are usually handled by the county.
Goodman's Location
Goodman is located in the southern part of Alabama. It is found in Coffee County. The community is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) west-southwest of a larger city called Enterprise. This makes it a quiet area, but still close to bigger towns.
Population of Goodman
As of 2007, about 2,453 people lived in Goodman. This makes it a small community. People living here might know many of their neighbors. Small communities often have a strong sense of togetherness.
