Grayson Valley is an unincorporated community and census‑designated place (CDP) located in Jefferson County, in the state of Alabama, United States. It lies within the Birmingham metropolitan area, southwest of the city of Birmingham and adjacent to the communities of Clay, Pinson, and Alabaster.
Geography
- Coordinates: Approximately 33.58° N latitude, 86.86° W longitude.
- Area: According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), of which virtually all is land.
Demographics
- Population: The 2020 United States Census recorded a population of 1,606 residents within the CDP.
- Population density: Roughly 945 persons per square mile (approximately 365 persons per km²).
Administrative details
- County: Jefferson County.
- State: Alabama.
- Country: United States.
- Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST) with daylight saving time observed as Central Daylight Time (CDT).
- ZIP code: The community is served primarily by the 35235 ZIP code, which is associated with Birmingham.
Infrastructure and services
Grayson Valley is primarily residential, featuring single‑family homes and local road networks that connect to major highways such as Interstate 20/59 to the north and U.S. Route 31 to the east. Public services—including law enforcement, fire protection, and schooling—are provided by Jefferson County agencies and the Birmingham City Schools system.
Historical context
The area that now constitutes Grayson Valley was historically part of the broader rural landscape of Jefferson County. Development accelerated in the latter half of the 20th century as suburban expansion from Birmingham extended outward. The name “Grayson” likely derives from a local family or landowner, a common naming practice for communities in the region, though specific historical documentation of the name’s origin is limited.
References
- United States Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census data.
- Jefferson County geographic and planning resources.
All information presented is based on publicly available government data and reflects the status of Grayson Valley as of the most recent census and official records.
