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Homewood Alabama Map

Explore Homewood, Alabama, with this interactive street and satellite map.

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CityHomewood
StateAlabama (AL)
CountyJefferson County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude33.45855
Longitude-86.80965
Population26,414
Density1232.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes35209, 36480, 35229
Area Code251, 205
County SeatBirmingham
School DistrictHomewood City School District

About Homewood, Alabama

Homewood is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 26,414. The population density is 1232.3 people per km². Homewood is located at 33.4586°N, 86.8097°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Homewood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35209, 36480, 35229.

Homewood occupies a terrain defined by the quiet persistence of rolling terrain and the steady, enduring presence of the inland Alabama landscape. It lies 1.8 miles north-northwest of Vestavia Hills, AL (from Vestavia Hills, AL: bearing 335°T), and is situated 3.4 miles south of Birmingham. The ground here rises toward the slopes of Little Valley Mountain, which stands three miles away as a silent sentinel over the local horizon. Shades Creek winds through the earth only one mile from the center of town, providing a constant, liquid rhythm to the surroundings. Homewood Central Park serves as the primary green space, offering a public refuge where the light at dusk catches the leaves in a display of soft, amber clarity. Beyond these immediate boundaries, the broader region stretches toward The Narrows and Little Valley, eight miles distant, grounding the area in a solid, terrestrial geography.

Homewood emerged from the early twentieth-century growth of the surrounding industrial corridor, evolving from a collection of smaller settlements into a unified municipality. The local economy thrives today on a diverse foundation of professional services, retail commerce, and a bustling business district that bridges the gap between traditional industry and modern enterprise. While the heavy manufacturing of the past has transitioned, the industrious spirit remains, reflected in the careful attention paid to the maintenance of public spaces and the preservation of historic streetscapes. The town functions as a hub of activity, where the early morning air carries the crisp promise of a day defined by commerce and civic engagement. Homewood maintains a balance between its developmental history and a forward-looking economic approach, ensuring the local infrastructure supports both long-standing businesses and emerging ventures.

Cultural life in Homewood finds expression in a vibrant community atmosphere that values artistic expression and local gathering spaces. Residents often congregate at Homewood Central Park for seasonal events that mark the passage of time with music, food, and neighborhood camaraderie. The cultural character is defined by a sense of neighborliness and a deep-seated pride in the local school system, which serves as a cornerstone of the public identity. Notable figures such as the musician Sun Ra have roots in the broader region, reflecting the eclectic and creative spirit that occasionally emerges from the local population. Architecture throughout the area ranges from mid-century designs to contemporary structures, creating a visual narrative that speaks to the steady evolution of the local lifestyle. Every afternoon, the streets hum with a deliberate, steady energy that affirms the town's position as a distinct and self-aware participant in the wider Alabama experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 071° E
  • Homewood Patriot Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 264° W
  • Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 064° NE
  • Red Mountain Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 281° W
  • Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub (Cinema) — 2.0 mi, 228° SW
  • Grace's Gap Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 281° W
  • Eyes Over Burmingham (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 020° N
  • Alys Stephens Center (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 002° N
  • Decil’s Fountain (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 015° N
  • The Storyteller (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 015° N
  • Robert Jemison Jr./The Old Mill Historical Marker (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 061° NE
  • Rainbow LED Tunnel (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 357° N
  • Sidewalk Cinema (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 001° N
  • Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 003° N
  • Legacy Arena (Stadium) — 4.5 mi, 358° N
  • State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 4.6 mi, 134° SE
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Theatre (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 357° N
  • Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 360° N
  • Studio By the Tracks (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 048° NE
  • Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 154° SE
  • Old CCC Lakside Campsite ("Unit 1") (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 148° SE
  • Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 9.3 mi, 148° SE
  • Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.3 mi, 237° SW · 48 acres
  • Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.3 mi, 209° SW · 8,383 acres
  • Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 39.2 mi, 196° S · 395k acres
  • William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 43.3 mi, 335° NW · 182k acres

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About This Homewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Homewood, Alabama. Coordinates: 33.45855, -86.80965. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Homewood includes the ZIP code (35209, 36480, 35229), telephone area code (251, 205), county seat of Jefferson County (Birmingham), and school district assignment (Homewood City School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.