Forestdale

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama

Aerial view of Forestdale, Alabama
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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.

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, AL population

Forestdale had 10,409 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,409
Density1,549 per sq mi (598 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Forestdale at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyJefferson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population10,409 (2020)
Land area6.72 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates33.5736° N, 86.9001° W
ZIP codes35214, 35060
Census code (GEOID)0127088

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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