Forestdale
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama

Forestdale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 10,409 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Minor, 3.3 miles SW.
- 10,409residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 1,549 / sq mipopulation density
- 35214main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Forestdale
Forestdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is north of the Birmingham city neighborhood of Ensley. At the 2020 census, the population was 10,409.
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Living in Forestdale
- Median household income
- $66,569
- Median home value
- $164,000
- Median rent
- $1,203/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Forestdale had 10,409 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,409 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,549 per sq mi (598 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forestdale at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,409 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.72 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5736° N, 86.9001° W |
| ZIP codes | 35214, 35060 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0127088 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forestdale
- Minor3.3 mi SW
- Mulga4.3 mi W
- Edgewater4.3 mi SW
- McDonald Chapel4.4 mi SW
- Brookside4.4 mi N
- Adamsville4.6 mi NW
- Graysville4.8 mi NW
- Cardiff5.4 mi N
- Maytown6.0 mi W
- Fultondale6.4 mi NE
- Birmingham6.7 mi SE
- Mount Olive6.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Forestdale
What county is Forestdale in?
Forestdale is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Forestdale, AL?
10,409 people lived in Forestdale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forestdale, AL?
The main ZIP code is 35214. Other ZIP codes: 35060.
What is the elevation of Forestdale?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forestdale?
Minor (3.3 mi), Mulga (4.3 mi), Edgewater (4.3 mi), McDonald Chapel (4.4 mi), Brookside (4.4 mi).
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