Hoover Alabama Map

About Hoover, Alabama

Hoover is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 92,642. The population density is 718.2 people per km². Hoover is located at 33.4054°N, 86.8114°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35216.

Hoover, Alabama, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 3.3 miles south-south-west of Vestavia Hills, AL (from Vestavia Hills, AL: bearing 204°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south of Birmingham. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, where dense stands of oak and pine climb slopes that give way to broader, more open spaces. Creek beds, often dry in the summer's embrace but swollen with the rains of spring and fall, etch their paths through the land, their banks lined with a resilient undergrowth. The air itself carries a certain humidity, a constant companion to the verdant growth, and in the late afternoon, the light often takes on a golden hue, slanting through the trees and casting long, dancing shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the everyday comings and goings of Hoover. The story of Hoover is intrinsically tied to the industrial heartbeat of its surrounding region, its growth spurred by the proximity to Birmingham's iron and steel heritage. While the heavy industries have receded, a new economic character has taken root, one that embraces commerce, technology, and a growing suburban vitality. The city’s development reflects a post-war American dream, a place where families sought space and opportunity, building a modern community that nonetheless remembers its roots in the red clay soil. The presence of thriving retail centers and a dynamic business environment speaks to this evolution, a far cry from the earlier days when the land was primarily shaped by agricultural pursuits and the echoes of mining operations in the wider county.

About This Hoover Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hoover, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.405387, -86.811378. 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 Hoover and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Hoover includes the ZIP code (35749), telephone area code (256, 205), county seat of Jefferson County (Birmingham), and school district assignment (Hoover City 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 Hoover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.