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Forestdale, AL

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35214.

Population

9,742

Land area

6.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,444

ZIP codes

1

Forestdale and its ZIP codes

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Forestdale at a glance

  • Forestdale is about 14 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 71st among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • The median household income is $66,569, 4% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,000 (22% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,203 a month.

Local data for Forestdale, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Forestdale, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,569

Poverty rate

17.8%

Median home value

$164,000

Median rent

$1,203/mo

Homeownership

69.0%

Bachelor's or higher

27.5%

Median age

41.7

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (330), Mexican Americans (316), German Americans (227).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Forestdale.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,008

368,875 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,312

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.1B

FY 2026, $12,071 per person

PPP loans

$21.1M

621 loans, 2,045 jobs reported

Jefferson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Forestdale, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.6%
  • Carpooled7.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home5.8%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Forestdale, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,330

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,129

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 35°F

56.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Forestdale, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

20.2%

U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts

Smoking

15.6%

U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

ZIP codes in Forestdale

1 in or overlapping Forestdale. Population shown

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Cities near Forestdale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MinorCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.7
BrooksideTown4 mi6.3
AdamsvilleCity4.3 mi26.2
McDonald ChapelCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.1
EdgewaterCensus-designated place5 mi1.2
MulgaTown5.1 mi0.9
CardiffTown5.6 mi0.2
BirminghamCity5.9 mi147.1
FultondaleCity6.4 mi12.1
MaytownTown6.8 mi2.7
GraysvilleCity6.8 mi16.1
FairfieldCity6.9 mi3.5
Pleasant GroveCity7 mi9.8
TarrantCity7.1 mi6.4
Mount OliveCensus-designated place7.7 mi9.3
MidfieldCity8.1 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Forestdale, AL in?
Forestdale is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Forestdale, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Forestdale include 35214.
What is the population of Forestdale, AL?
About 9,742 people live in Forestdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Forestdale?
Nearby places include Minor (3.8 mi), Brookside (4 mi), Adamsville (4.3 mi), McDonald Chapel (4.7 mi), Edgewater (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023