| Place Name | Cottonton |
| Place Type | Unincorporated |
| ZIP Code(s) | 36871 |
| County | Russell County |
| Area Code(s) | 334 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population () | |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Columbus, GA-AL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Alabama 3rd |
| State House Districts | 84 |
| State Senate Districts | 28 |