Irondale, Alabama

Irondale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States and a suburb of Birmingham. At the 2020 census the population was 13,497.[3] The book (later a movie) Fried Green Tomatoes, by Irondale native Fannie Flagg, is loosely based around the town and the landmark Irondale Cafe, known as The WhistleStop Cafe in the book & Film.

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Location of Irondale in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Location of Irondale in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°31′55″N 86°41′13″W / 33.53194°N 86.68694°W / 33.53194; -86.68694Coordinates: 33°31′55″N 86°41′13″W / 33.53194°N 86.68694°W / 33.53194; -86.68694
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total17.48 sq mi (45.28 km2)
 • Land17.32 sq mi (44.85 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2)
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Population
 • Total13,497
 • Density779.50/sq mi (300.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35210
FIPS code01-37864
GNIS feature ID2404765[2]
Websitecityofirondaleal.gov

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irondale, Alabama
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Irondale city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 1, 2023.