In 1819 Altbach was separated from the neighbouring Zell, today a district of Esslingen, and has existed as an independent community since then.

The population figures are census results (¹) or official updates of the Land Statistical Office (only main residences).

In December 2017 the mayor of Ohmden, Martin Funk, was elected to succeed Wolfgang Benignus, who is retiring due to age.

[7] Blazoning: in red an upwardly curved silver (white) diagonal bar The coat of arms was originally held by the local nobility of Altbach.

Altbach is connected to the B 10 (Stuttgart-Ulm) and in rail transport with the Filstalbahn and the S-Bahn line S1 to the VVS.

On December 19, 2006, the world's first people mover that crosses railway tracks was put into operation in Altbach.

It is located on an island in the Neckar river and half of it is in the neighbouring municipality of Deizisau, which is why the full name is also Kraftwerk Altbach/Deizisau.

Bulky waste will be collected free of charge against submission of one of two vouchers per year or can be taken to a disposal station.

For hazardous waste such as fluorescent lamps and paints there are special collections of problematic materials.

The hunting lodge was acquired by Altbach in 1839, dismantled and rebuilt as a town hall in the same year.

The clubs work together to organise a varied children's holiday programme with the support of the municipality and the parishes.