Trafford Alabama Map

About Trafford, Alabama

Trafford is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 493. The population density is 78.8 people per km². Trafford is located at 33.8182°N, 86.7428°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35180.

Trafford sprawls gently across the rolling terrain of Jefferson County, a place where the Appalachian foothills begin to soften their rugged edges. It lies 15.7 miles north-north-west of Trussville, AL (from Trussville, AL: bearing 331°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of Pinson. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a patchwork quilt of well-tended fields and pockets of mature woodland. Creeks, their banks often shaded by a canopy of oak and hickory, thread their way through the landscape, their murmur a constant, quiet soundtrack. The air, particularly in the languid afternoons of summer, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and sun-baked earth, a perfume unique to this corner of Alabama. Evenings often bring a soft, amber light that washes over the scattered homes and farms, lending a peaceful, almost timeless quality to the scene. The story of Trafford is deeply rooted in the agricultural soil and the whispers of a bygone industrial era. For generations, farming provided the lifeblood of this community, with cornfields and pastures defining its visual character. While agriculture still holds its place, the echoes of coal mining, a significant force in the region's past, can still be felt in the topography and the enduring spirit of its people. This history has fostered a resilient, close-knit community where neighborly ties are strong and the pace of life allows for genuine connection. Trafford, though not boasting grand landmarks, offers a quiet authenticity, a place where the simple rhythms of rural life, interspersed with the memories of its industrious past, continue to shape its distinctive identity.

About This Trafford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Trafford, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.818156, -86.742771. 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 Trafford and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Trafford includes the ZIP code (35172), telephone area code (205, 256), 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 Trafford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.