Tarrant
City in Jefferson County, Alabama

Tarrant is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 6,124 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fultondale, 2.6 miles NW.
- 6,124residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.5 km²
- 962 / sq mipopulation density
- 35217ZIP code
About Tarrant
Tarrant is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, bordering Birmingham's north side. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,124. It is home to the ABC Coke plant owned by the Drummond Company, "the largest single producer of foundry coke in the U.S.".
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Living in Tarrant
- Median household income
- $42,070
- Median home value
- $120,100
- Median rent
- $985/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Tarrant had 6,124 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,124 |
|---|---|
| Density | 962 per sq mi (371 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tarrant at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,124 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.37 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5929° N, 86.7663° W |
| ZIP code | 35217 |
| Official website | cityoftarrant.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0174976 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tarrant
- Fultondale2.6 mi NW
- Birmingham4.9 mi S
- Center Point5.9 mi NE
- Gardendale6.4 mi NW
- Irondale7.2 mi SE
- Mountain Brook7.2 mi S
- Forestdale7.8 mi W
- Brookside7.9 mi W
- Grayson Valley8.1 mi NE
- Mount Olive8.2 mi NW
- Vestavia Hills9.1 mi S
- Homewood9.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tarrant
What county is Tarrant in?
Tarrant is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Tarrant, AL?
6,124 people lived in Tarrant at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tarrant, AL?
The ZIP code of Tarrant is 35217.
What is the elevation of Tarrant?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tarrant?
Fultondale (2.6 mi), Birmingham (4.9 mi), Center Point (5.9 mi), Gardendale (6.4 mi), Irondale (7.2 mi).
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