Pleasant Grove Alabama Map

About Pleasant Grove, Alabama

Pleasant Grove is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,442. The population density is 373.5 people per km². Pleasant Grove is located at 33.4909°N, 86.9703°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35127.

Pleasant Grove unfolds across a landscape shaped by the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where verdant forests climb and descend with a gentle, persistent rhythm. It lies 6.2 miles north of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Birmingham. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer afternoons, carries the earthy scent of pine and damp soil, a subtle perfume that clings to the very air. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle contours, with broad, rounded hills giving way to creek beds that meander through the land like silver threads. Sunlight, when it breaks through the thick canopy of oaks and hickories, falls in shifting, ethereal patterns, illuminating patches of dense undergrowth and the occasional glint of mica in exposed rock faces. The character of Pleasant Grove is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, dictating the pace of life with its seasons and its rains. The story of Pleasant Grove is deeply intertwined with the enduring spirit of Jefferson County, a place long defined by its rich mineral deposits. While the echo of the mining boom has softened, the legacy remains in the very bones of the land and the work ethic of its people, many of whom still find their livelihood in industries that draw from the earth's bounty or serve its needs. The local economy, though diversified, still feels the pull of its foundational industries, and a sense of pragmatic self-reliance permeates the community. Beyond the everyday rhythm of commerce and daily life, Pleasant Grove offers a grounding connection to the broader history of Alabama, a place where progress and tradition coexist, each informing the other in the quiet unfolding of its days.

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

Detailed location data for Pleasant Grove includes the ZIP code (35127), telephone area code (813, 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 Pleasant Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.