Goodway, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goodway, Alabama
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 Goodway, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Goodway, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36449
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 119153 |
Goodway is a small place in Monroe County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Monroe County.
Goodway's Location
Goodway is located in the southern part of Alabama. It is about 6.8 miles (which is about 10.9 kilometers) south of a town called Frisco City. A railway line, the Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway, runs right through Goodway. This railway helps transport goods and materials.
Post Office and ZIP Code
Goodway once had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. However, it officially closed down on December 31, 1988. Even though the post office is closed, Goodway still has its own special ZIP code. A ZIP code is a series of numbers that helps the postal service sort mail. Goodway's ZIP code is 36449. This unique code helps mail get to the right place in Goodway.
