About Lynn
Lynn, AL is a tiny community located in northwestern Alabama, home to 628 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lynn is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 10.65 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 59 residents per square mile.
📰 Lynn News Today
- Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle weds former Broadway performer, Miss University of Alabama AL.com · Aug 14
- Bryson Steele Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
- Lynn Elrod Irwin Obituary May 6, 2026 searcyfuneralhome.com · May 6
- Ms. Judy Lynn Martin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Grant Memorial Chapel · Jul 2
- Charles Lynn Washburn Obituary (2026) - Hayden, AL - Cleveland Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lynn Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Lynn — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lynn
- David Posey Memorial Stadium reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lynn
- Lynn Elementary School
- Lynn High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)628
Rank in state#308 of 463
Land area10.65 sq mi
Density59/sq mi
Coordinates34.0576, -87.5486