Irondale Alabama Map

About Irondale, Alabama

Irondale is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 13,464. The population density is 300.2 people per km². Irondale is located at 33.5382°N, 86.7072°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35210.

Irondale breathes a humid, verdant air, a place where the rolling hills of Jefferson County begin to soften their edges, yielding to a more gentle terrain. It lies 5.6 miles east-north-east of Birmingham, AL (from Birmingham, AL: bearing 78°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-east of Vestavia Hills. The landscape here is a mosaic of dense woodlands, their leafy canopies hinting at hidden creeks and the dappled light that filters through on a summer afternoon. Residential streets, lined with mature trees that have witnessed decades of changing seasons, wind their way between modest homes, many bearing the quiet dignity of age. The character of Irondale is one of steady, unassuming presence, a community rooted in its particular corner of Alabama, where the earth itself seems to hold a patient, enduring quality. The history of Irondale is deeply entwined with the industrial might that once surged through this region, a past that echoes in the very structure of the land. Once a hub for iron production, the echoes of furnaces and the clang of machinery have long since faded, replaced by a more diversified local economy that now includes retail and service industries. The town’s development was spurred by its strategic position, drawing people to its resources and opportunities. Today, Irondale is known for its vibrant community spirit, a place where neighbors still greet each other with a familiar nod, and where the legacy of its hardworking past is a quiet undercurrent to the everyday rhythms of life.

About This Irondale Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Irondale includes the ZIP code (35210), telephone area code (727), 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 Irondale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.