Sylvan Springs
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama

Sylvan Springs is a town in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 1,653 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maytown, 2.3 miles NE.
- 1,653residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.1 km²
- 177 / sq mipopulation density
- 35118ZIP code
About Sylvan Springs
Sylvan Springs is a town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, located northwest of the Birmingham suburb of Pleasant Grove. It incorporated on May 22, 1957. As of the 2020 census, Sylvan Springs had a population of 1,653. This area was damaged by an F5 tornado on April 8, 1998, including the First United Methodist Church of Sylvan Springs.
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Living in Sylvan Springs
- Median household income
- $81,927
- Median home value
- $217,000
- Median rent
- $1,313/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Sylvan Springs had 1,653 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,653 |
|---|---|
| Density | 177 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sylvan Springs at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,653 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.32 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5302° N, 87.0312° W |
| ZIP code | 35118 |
| Official website | sylvanspringsal.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0174424 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sylvan Springs
- Maytown2.3 mi NE
- Mulga3.8 mi NE
- Pleasant Grove3.9 mi SE
- Edgewater4.5 mi E
- Rock Creek4.7 mi SW
- Concord4.7 mi S
- Minor5.3 mi E
- McDonald Chapel5.4 mi E
- Adamsville6.1 mi NE
- Fairfield7.5 mi SE
- Brighton8.0 mi SE
- Forestdale8.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Springs
What county is Sylvan Springs in?
Sylvan Springs is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Sylvan Springs, AL?
1,653 people lived in Sylvan Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sylvan Springs, AL?
The ZIP code of Sylvan Springs is 35118.
What is the elevation of Sylvan Springs?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sylvan Springs?
Maytown (2.3 mi), Mulga (3.8 mi), Pleasant Grove (3.9 mi), Edgewater (4.5 mi), Rock Creek (4.7 mi).
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