Hoover Alabama Map

About Hoover, Alabama

Hoover is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Hoover is located at 34.8554°N, 86.7356°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35216.

Hoover, Alabama, unfolds across rolling foothills where the Appalachian Mountains begin their gentle descent into the coastal plain, a landscape painted in hues of deep green and ochre. It lies 10.8 miles north of Madison, AL (from Madison, AL: bearing 4°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Meridianville. The air, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of red clay and the sweet sap of pine forests. This is a place where the sky feels vast, stretching wide over fields that once knew the plow and now often yield to the quiet encroachment of suburban growth, yet still retain a profound sense of open space. The land itself, a rich, fertile loam, bears the memory of its agricultural past, its contours smoothed by eons of rain and wind, offering a quiet resilience that defines the character of Hoover. The story of Hoover is one of transformation, from its agricultural roots to a modern hub that now draws its vitality from a diverse economy. While agriculture once dominated, the advent of industry and the subsequent growth of the Birmingham metropolitan area have reshaped Hoover’s economic landscape. It is a place where the echoes of old farmsteads can still be felt, even as the hum of commerce and the energy of its residents point toward the future. The area’s proximity to major transportation routes has fostered a dynamic commercial environment, attracting businesses and residents alike, creating a unique blend of quiet suburban living and accessible urban opportunity. This constant interplay between past and present, between the grounded earth and the forward thrust of progress, gives Hoover its distinctive, evolving character.

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: 34.855366, -86.735554. 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 Madison County.

Detailed location data for Hoover includes the ZIP code (35749), telephone area code (256, 205), county seat of Madison County (Huntsville), 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.