Center Point Alabama Map

About Center Point, Alabama

Center Point is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 15,914. The population density is 1001.8 people per km². Center Point is located at 33.6457°N, 86.6836°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35215.

Center Point rises from the rolling hills of Jefferson County, a place where the humid air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 4.7 miles west-north-west of Trussville, AL (from Trussville, AL: bearing 293°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Gardendale. The landscape here is a tapestry of dense woodlands, punctuated by the occasional clearing where houses and strip malls claim their dominion. Creeks, often swollen and muddy from recent rains, snake through the terrain, their banks lined with the stubborn green of kudzu and the skeletal remains of fallen trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through the thick canopy, casts dappled patterns on the asphalt, creating fleeting moments of ephemeral beauty. The sky above is often a vast, bruised canvas, particularly in the late afternoon, hinting at the thunderstorms that are a regular, dramatic punctuation in the local rhythm. The origins of Center Point are rooted in the agricultural past of this region, a time when the land was more open and the pace of life dictated by the seasons. While farming has largely receded, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the scattered remnants of old farmhouses and the enduring connection many residents have to the land. The local economy, once tied to the extractive industries that shaped much of Alabama, has diversified, with a growing service sector and retail presence supporting the growing population. Center Point has become a hub for those seeking a more suburban lifestyle, drawn by its proximity to larger urban centers and a sense of community that, though modernizing, still holds onto a certain neighborly spirit. The distinctive character of Center Point lies in this blend of the enduring natural world and the relentless march of progress, a place that continues to redefine itself with each passing year.

About This Center Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Center Point, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.645658, -86.6836. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Center Point and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Center Point includes the ZIP code (36524), telephone area code (334, 251, 205), county seat of Jefferson County (Birmingham), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Center Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.