Birmingham Missouri Map

About Birmingham, Missouri

Birmingham is a locality in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 189. The population density is 117.5 people per km². Birmingham is located at 39.1658°N, 94.4513°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64161.

Birmingham unfolds across rolling Missouri terrain, where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 5.5 miles north-north-west of Independence, MO (from Independence, MO: bearing 340°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-east of Kansas City. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the passing clouds. The air here often carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of cicadas, a natural symphony that underscores the unhurried pace of life. Ditches alongside country roads are fringed with wild daisies and Queen Anne's lace, their delicate white blooms catching the slanted light of late afternoon. The underlying bedrock, a subtle strength, shapes the gentle slopes and occasional gullies that define the landscape, guiding the slow meander of unseen creeks. The story of Birmingham is written in the enduring practicality of its people and the land they cultivate. Historically, this area has been shaped by agriculture, with farms dotting the countryside, their weathered barns standing as quiet testaments to generations of toil. The local economy, while modest, is rooted in the rich soil, supporting a community that values self-reliance and neighborly support. Though not a place of grand monuments or bustling industry, Birmingham possesses a distinct character born from its agricultural heritage and the quiet resilience of its residents. The evening light, as it bleeds across the western sky, paints the simple houses and fields in shades of rose and amber, a daily spectacle that imbues this corner of Clay County with a unique and understated beauty.

About This Birmingham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Birmingham, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.165837, -94.451341. 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 Clay County.

Detailed location data for Birmingham includes the ZIP code (64161), telephone area code (816), county seat of Clay County (Liberty), and school district assignment (North Kansas City 74 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.