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Mountain Brook, AL
City in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35213, 35223, 35243.
Population
22,029
Land area
12.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,715
ZIP codes
3
Mountain Brook and its ZIP codes
Mountain Brook at a glance
- Mountain Brook is about 17 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $201,479, about 3.1 times the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $916,300 (about 4.4 times the Alabama figure) and median rent is $1,456 a month.
Local data for Mountain Brook, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountain Brook, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$201,479
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$916,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
88.6%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,787), German Americans (2,401), Scottish Americans (1,647).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Mountain Brook.
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
$132M
1,517 loans, 14,361 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mountain Brook, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountain Brook, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountain Brook, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Mountain Brook
3 in or overlapping Mountain Brook. Population shown
Cities near Mountain Brook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vestavia HillsCity | 3.9 mi | 20 |
| HomewoodCity | 4.5 mi | 8.3 |
| BirminghamCity | 4.7 mi | 147.1 |
| Brook HighlandCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.8 |
| IrondaleCity | 5.7 mi | 17.3 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Eagle PointCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| TarrantCity | 7.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Highland LakesCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Shoal CreekCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5 |
| Indian Springs VillageCity | 8.3 mi | 3.9 |
| MidfieldCity | 9.8 mi | 2.7 |
| FairfieldCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| HooverCity | 10 mi | 49.7 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| FultondaleCity | 11 mi | 12.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountain Brook, AL in?
- Mountain Brook is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Mountain Brook, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mountain Brook include 35213, 35223, 35243.
- What is the population of Mountain Brook, AL?
- About 22,029 people live in Mountain Brook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountain Brook?
- Nearby places include Vestavia Hills (3.9 mi), Homewood (4.5 mi), Birmingham (4.7 mi), Brook Highland (4.8 mi), Irondale (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023