Birmingham Iowa Map

About Birmingham, Iowa

Birmingham is a locality in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 454. The population density is 182.4 people per km². Birmingham is located at 40.8789°N, 91.9471°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52535.

Birmingham, Iowa, rests in a shallow, cupped valley where the land begins its slow, patient tilt toward the wider Mississippi watershed. It lies 26.1 miles east-south-east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 112°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of Fairfield. The fields here are a patchwork quilt of greens and golds, the summer corn standing tall and proud, whispering secrets to the passing breeze that carries the scent of freshly turned earth. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, embrace Birmingham, their slopes a gentle invitation to the sky, broken only by the occasional stoic oak or a stand of rustling poplar. The air itself feels a little thicker here, carrying the hum of insects and the distant murmur of machinery, a quiet symphony of rural life played out under an expansive, ever-changing canvas of blue. The history of Birmingham is tied to the fertile soil and the dependable flow of nearby waterways, the lifeblood of a community that has always looked to the land for sustenance and prosperity. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a foothold that grew into a network of farms and small businesses, each contributing to the local economy. This area has long been a place where agriculture is not just an industry but a way of life, with generations of families tending the same fields, their stories intertwined with the planting and harvesting cycles. The rhythm of Birmingham is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady beat that echoes the enduring spirit of those who have called this quiet corner of Van Buren County home.

About This Birmingham Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Birmingham, Iowa 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 Birmingham and Van Buren County.

Detailed location data for Birmingham includes the ZIP code (52535), telephone area code (712), county seat of Van Buren County (Keosauqua), and school district assignment (Van Buren County Community 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 Birmingham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.