Irondale, Alabama

Irondale
The Irondale Cafe
Location of Irondale in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°32′40″N 86°38′05″W / 33.54444°N 86.63472°W / 33.54444; -86.63472
Country United States
State Alabama
CountyJefferson
EstablishedOctober 19, 1887
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total
17.48 sq mi (45.28 km2)
 • Land17.32 sq mi (44.85 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2)
Elevation
922 ft (281 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,497
 • Density779.5/sq mi (300.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35210
Area codes205 & 659
FIPS code01-37864
GNIS feature ID2404765
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.