Irondale, Alabama

Irondale
The Irondale Cafe
The Irondale Cafe
Flag of Irondale
Official seal of Irondale
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; -86.68694
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorJames D. Stewart, Jr.
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
 (2020)
 • Total13,497
 • Density779.50/sq mi (300.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35210
Area code(s)205 & 659
FIPS code01-37864
GNIS feature ID2404765[2]
Websitecityofirondaleal.gov

Irondale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham, northeast of Homewood and Mountain Brook. At the 2020 census, the population was 13,497.

The city is the site of Catholic radio/television broadcaster Eternal Word Television Network, or (EWTN). The city's annual Whistle-Stop Festival attracts thousands to its eclectic mix of art, food and music.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irondale, Alabama