College Heights

ZIP code 35903 spans Ballplay, East Gadsden, Bachelors Chapel, Burns Park and Goodyear, an area of northeastern Alabama where built-up neighborhoods meet wooded hills and open countryside. The humid subtropical climate brings hot summers and mild winters, with greenery and outdoor recreation changing through the seasons. Gadsden’s Coosa River setting and Noccalula Falls Park, with its waterfall, trails and playground, are regional highlights; local parks and library services add everyday options. Dining and coffee choices are spread along commercial roads, alongside practical shopping and neighborhood businesses. For arts and nightlife, central Gadsden offers more options than the outlying communities. Driving is the most convenient way to connect the area’s separate neighborhoods, with regional roads linking them to Gadsden and nearby towns. For ZIP code 35903, the median rent is $995 per month, with a typical range of $595 to $2,300.