Minor Alabama Map

About Minor, Alabama

Minor is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 762. The population density is 529.9 people per km². Minor is located at 33.5373°N, 86.9405°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35224.

Minor wears the familiar, rugged skin of the Appalachian foothills, a landscape softened by the persistent generosity of rainfall. It lies 8.0 miles west of Birmingham, AL (from Birmingham, AL: bearing 278°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-north-west of Homewood. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of hardwoods and pines, cradle the scattered homes and businesses, their contours hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of Jefferson County. Creeks, born from these slopes, meander through the terrain, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the sky in fleeting glimpses as they trace their paths toward larger waterways. The air here, especially in the early mornings before the sun fully asserts its dominion, carries a damp, earthy scent, a testament to the constant cycle of growth and decay that defines the natural world. The story of Minor is deeply entwined with the extraction of coal and iron, industries that once pulsed with a raw, vital energy through this region. While the clang of heavy machinery has largely faded, the echoes of that industrious past remain, whispered in the names of old mines and the enduring resilience of its people. The local economy, now diversified, still draws strength from the land, with small farms and a growing presence of service-oriented businesses contributing to the ongoing narrative of Minor. There's a quiet pride here, a sense of history that isn't ostentatious but is felt in the way neighbors greet each other and in the unpretentious character of everyday life, a steady unfolding against the backdrop of these enduring hills.

About This Minor Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Minor includes the ZIP code (35224), 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 Minor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.