Forestdale Alabama Map

About Forestdale, Alabama

Forestdale is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,742. The population density is 523.5 people per km². Forestdale is located at 33.5701°N, 86.8964°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35214.

Forestdale unfolds across a landscape shaped by rolling hills and the persistent green of oak and hickory forests, a testament to its place in the Appalachian foothills. It lies 6.4 miles west-north-west of Birmingham, AL (from Birmingham, AL: bearing 302°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Homewood. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer afternoons, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. Streams, often no more than trickles in drier months but swollen with the spring rains, carve shallow ravines through the terrain, their banks softened by ferns and moss. The very topography whispers of a land that has weathered seasons and epochs, its contours holding the memory of geological forces that worked over millennia. The economic life of Forestdale, though diversified over time, still bears the imprint of its formative years. Historically, the region's bounty of timber and fertile soil supported a robust agricultural and logging industry, a heritage evident in the weathered barns and the enduring presence of woodlands. While the landscape still offers a quiet beauty, the hum of commerce now often emanates from small businesses and service industries that cater to the daily needs of its residents, creating a rhythm of life that is both grounded and adaptive. The spirit of Forestdale is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past and present coexist, each informing the character of the other.

About This Forestdale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Forestdale, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Forestdale and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Forestdale includes the ZIP code (35214), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), 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 Forestdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.