Hueytown Alabama Map

About Hueytown, Alabama

Hueytown is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 16,414. The population density is 319.2 people per km². Hueytown is located at 33.4512°N, 86.9967°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35023.

Hueytown rests in a landscape sculpted by the gentle, rolling hills of the Appalachian foothills, a place where the verdant green of summer often hangs heavy in the humid air. It lies 4.2 miles north-west of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 325°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north of McCalla. Here, the land breathes with a quiet resilience, its contours suggesting a long history of patient shaping by water and wind. The sky above Hueytown can be a canvas of dramatic cloud formations, particularly in the late afternoons when sunlight bleeds across the horizon in hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that lend a painterly quality to the scattered homes and the distant, hazy silhouettes of the surrounding ridges. The air, especially after a summer shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a perfume that speaks of the region's enduring natural character. The story of Hueytown is deeply entwined with the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its soil, a legacy that forged its early identity and shaped its working-class heart. The echoes of that industrial past can still be felt, though the economy has broadened to encompass a more diverse range of small businesses and service industries, reflecting the changing tides of the modern era. This blend of industrial heritage and evolving commerce gives Hueytown a distinctive character, a place where the grit of its mining roots meets the hopeful hum of present-day life. Local traditions, often centered around community gatherings and the shared pride in their heritage, continue to bind its residents, fostering a palpable sense of belonging that defines the spirit of Hueytown.

About This Hueytown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hueytown, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.45122, -86.996661. 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 Hueytown and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Hueytown includes the ZIP code (35023), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Jefferson County (Birmingham), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Hueytown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.