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Irondale, AL
City in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35210.
Population
13,464
Land area
17.3sq mi
People per sq mi
778
ZIP codes
1
Irondale and its ZIP codes
Irondale at a glance
- Irondale is about 7.7 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 57th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $72,343 a year, 13% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,800 (22% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,320 a month.
Local data for Irondale, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Irondale, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,343
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$255,800
Median rent
$1,320/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
42.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (778), Mexican Americans (650), German Americans (542).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Irondale.
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
$123M
728 loans, 11,807 jobs reported
How people get to work
Irondale, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Irondale, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Irondale, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Irondale
1 in or overlapping Irondale. Population shown
Cities near Irondale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain BrookCity | 5.7 mi | 12.8 |
| TarrantCity | 6.6 mi | 6.4 |
| LeedsCity | 6.8 mi | 22.8 |
| Center PointCity | 7.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Brook HighlandCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| BirminghamCity | 7.6 mi | 147.1 |
| Grayson ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| DunnavantCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 19.3 |
| Shoal CreekCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5 |
| TrussvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 35.7 |
| FultondaleCity | 9.5 mi | 12.1 |
| Vestavia HillsCity | 9.6 mi | 20 |
| Highland LakesCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.8 |
| VandiverCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 20.3 |
| HomewoodCity | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Irondale, AL in?
- Irondale is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Irondale, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Irondale include 35210.
- What is the population of Irondale, AL?
- About 13,464 people live in Irondale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Irondale?
- Nearby places include Mountain Brook (5.7 mi), Tarrant (6.6 mi), Leeds (6.8 mi), Center Point (7.3 mi), Brook Highland (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023