Hollywood Alabama Map

About Hollywood, Alabama

Hollywood is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. Hollywood is located at 33.4729°N, 86.7830°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35769.

Hollywood, Alabama, unfolds in a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys, characteristic of this part of Jefferson County. It lies 1.0 miles east of Homewood, AL (from Homewood, AL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-south-east of Birmingham. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes, where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, soft shadows across fields of green and patches of woodland. Red clay, a constant reminder of the underlying geology, often shows through the soil, giving the earth a particular richness. The air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a clean, earthy fragrance that changes with the seasons. The history of Hollywood is tied to the agricultural roots of the region, with farming shaping its early development. While the precise details of its founding are part of local lore, the enduring spirit of its residents is evident in the small businesses and community gathering spots that punctuate the landscape. The local economy, once more agrarian, now sees a blend of service industries and the quiet hum of people working in and commuting to larger nearby centers. There are no grand monuments or widely recognized landmarks in Hollywood, but its character lies in the straightforward rhythm of everyday life, the unpretentious beauty of its natural surroundings, and the quiet continuity of those who call it home.

About This Hollywood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hollywood, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.472884, -86.783045. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hollywood and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Hollywood includes the ZIP code (35209), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Jefferson County (Birmingham), and school district assignment (Jackson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hollywood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.