Gardendale Alabama Map

About Gardendale, Alabama

Gardendale is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 16,534. The population density is 270.3 people per km². Gardendale is located at 33.6601°N, 86.8128°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35071.

Gardendale rises from the rolling terrain of Jefferson County, a place where the earth gently folds and unfurls, giving way to a landscape of mixed pine and hardwood forests that whisper secrets on the breeze. It lies 9.7 miles north of Birmingham, AL (from Birmingham, AL: bearing 356°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Center Point. The air here, especially after a summer shower, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet perfume of blossoming dogwoods, a subtle fragrance that clings to the humid atmosphere. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts shifting mosaics of light and shadow on the winding roads and the neat suburban lawns, painting the scene with a quiet, almost painterly, beauty. The very character of Gardendale is etched into this softened topography, a gentle rise and fall that dictates the flow of its streets and the pace of its days. The story of Gardendale is one of growth and adaptation, its roots reaching back to the agricultural past of the region, before the hum of commerce began to define its present. This area, once primarily farmland, has since become a vital hub for the surrounding communities, its local economy a dynamic blend of service industries and retail, catering to the needs of its expanding population. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Gardendale possesses its own distinctive narrative, built by generations who have shaped its residential neighborhoods and commercial centers. The spirit of its people, a pragmatic and welcoming sort, is evident in the bustling shopping districts and the quiet residential streets, a testament to a community that continues to evolve while holding onto a sense of grounded identity.

About This Gardendale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gardendale, 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 Gardendale and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Gardendale includes the ZIP code (35071), 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 Gardendale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.