Palmerdale is a community located in Jefferson County, in the state of Alabama (AL), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 20.5 square miles (53.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 700 ft. With a population of approximately 5,699 residents, Palmerdale offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.54% males and 50.46% females, and it has a population density of 278.00 people per square mile (107.34/km²). Palmerdale lies at a latitude of 33.75 and a longitude of -86.64, operating in the UTC-6.