Brookside
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama

Brookside is a town in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 1,253 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cardiff, 2.3 miles W.
- 1,253residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.2 km²
- 189 / sq mipopulation density
- 35181main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Brookside
Brookside is a town in north-central Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 1,253. It is a former mining town.
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Living in Brookside
- Median household income
- $59,271
- Median home value
- $107,400
- Median rent
- $1,098/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Brookside had 1,253 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,253 |
|---|---|
| Density | 189 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brookside at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,253 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.64 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6373° N, 86.8925° W |
| ZIP codes | 35181, 35036, 35117 |
| Official website | brooksidealabama.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0109736 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brookside
- Cardiff2.3 mi W
- Mount Olive2.4 mi NE
- Graysville2.9 mi W
- Forestdale4.4 mi S
- Adamsville5.2 mi SW
- Gardendale5.3 mi NE
- Fultondale5.4 mi E
- Mulga7.3 mi SW
- Minor7.3 mi S
- Tarrant7.9 mi E
- Edgewater8.2 mi SW
- McDonald Chapel8.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Brookside
What county is Brookside in?
Brookside is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Brookside, AL?
1,253 people lived in Brookside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brookside, AL?
The main ZIP code is 35181. Other ZIP codes: 35036, 35117.
What is the elevation of Brookside?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brookside?
Cardiff (2.3 mi), Mount Olive (2.4 mi), Graysville (2.9 mi), Forestdale (4.4 mi), Adamsville (5.2 mi).
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