Neighborhoods in the 35212 ZIP Code

Birmingham’s bustling entertainment district brings a sense of excitement to the quiet hills of Crestwood South. “We can hear music coming from the concerts in Lakeview and the fireworks every Thursday night at Regions Field Stadium; some people might think that’s a bad thing, but not here, we love it,” Elizabeth Murray says. The neighborhood’s

Crestwood North is a suburban neighborhood in Birmingham, one half of the wider Crestwood community which is divided by the Georgia Railroad and Crestwood Boulevard. The northern portion was developed at the turn of the 20th century as the community of Woodlawn Heights and has since become one of many up-and-coming suburban communities with a

East Avondale is a buzzing area known for its youthful energy, trendy shops and craft breweries. Rolling hills and streets shaded by mature trees also make for scenic beauty. "Avondale is a bustling neighborhood with a very cool downtown area," says Justin Mundie, a Realtor with eXp Realty. "With East Avondale, you're getting all that, but with a

Near the southern edge of Ruffner Mountain lies Eastwood, a Birmingham neighborhood surrounding the site of one of the first indoor shopping malls in the Deep South. Eastwood Mall opened in 1960 and operated for several decades before closing in 2004. Today, the Eastwood Village Shopping Center stands in its place, occupied with clothing

Oak Ridge Park is a small, charming Birmingham suburb that sits within the artsy Woodlawn Community and is a stone’s throw from the hip Eastlake neighborhood and the scenic trails of Ruffner Mountain. “It’s an area with multigenerational inhabitants,” says Jamie Goff, an Associate Broker at ARC Realty. “You have people who have lived here for

South Woodlawn is experiencing an evolution. Plain neighborhood walls are being decked out in colorful murals, empty lots are being filled with brand-new constructions and local businesses are thriving. The best part? Much of this change is being led by longtime community members, like Blank Space Bham, a nonprofit organization dedicated to

The term "revitalization" can sometimes serve as a stand-in for the more negative connotations of "gentrification," but this is not the case with Woodlawn, a Birmingham neighborhood bursting with creativity and energy. Woodlawn has been going through a period of true revitalization, a kind that respects the area's history and the aspirations of

North Eastlake was originally designed as a sleepy suburb for steel industry workers moving to Birmingham during the mid-1800s; but by 1886, the neighborhood of just over 700 homes had become a recreation hub for the city. Its original bungalows and minimal traditional homes sit within walking distance of the 100-acre East Lake Park. Once home to

What started as a small mining town has become one of the more vibrant, up-and-coming neighborhoods in the city of Birmingham—Eastlake. This hip neighborhood, which neighbors other happening locations in Birmingham such as Avondale, Crestwood and Northside, offers its residents an opportunity to enjoy all of the city’s amenities while being a part

Kingston, a neighborhood in northeast Birmingham, is situated between Avondale and Woodlawn. Named after 1800s settler Peyton King, Kingston has seen revitalization efforts through initiatives like Live HealthSmart Alabama, Blank Space Birmingham, and the Kingston Coalition. These projects have enhanced the community with improved sidewalks,

Situated in the artsy East Lake community of Birmingham is Gate City. The neighborhood gets its name from being the first part of Birmingham that one enters when traveling through Red Gap, a pass through Red Mountain that connects the area to Irondale. The Marks Village housing project, owned and operated by the Housing Authority of the Birmingham