Homewood
City in Jefferson County, Alabama

Homewood is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 26,414 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 666 ft (203 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vestavia Hills, 4.1 miles E.
- 26,414residents (2020 Census)
- 666 ftelevation · 203 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.4 km²
- 3,197 / sq mipopulation density
- 35209main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Homewood
Homewood is a city located in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area, it is located to the side of Red Mountain from Birmingham, due south of the city center. The population was estimated at 26,414 in the 2020 census.
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Living in Homewood
- Median household income
- $94,485
- Median home value
- $558,500
- Median rent
- $1,463/mo
- Median age
- 29
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Homewood had 26,414 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,414 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,197 per sq mi (1,234 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Homewood at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,414 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.26 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4586° N, 86.8097° W |
| ZIP codes | 35209, 35205, 35229 |
| Official website | homewoodal.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0135800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Homewood
- Vestavia Hills4.1 mi E
- Birmingham4.8 mi N
- Mountain Brook4.9 mi NE
- Hoover5.8 mi S
- Fairfield6.4 mi W
- Midfield6.5 mi W
- Lipscomb7.1 mi W
- Brook Highland7.4 mi E
- Meadowbrook7.5 mi SE
- Indian Springs Village7.6 mi SE
- Brighton7.9 mi W
- McDonald Chapel8.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Homewood
What county is Homewood in?
Homewood is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Homewood, AL?
26,414 people lived in Homewood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Homewood, AL?
The main ZIP code is 35209. Other ZIP codes: 35205, 35229.
What is the elevation of Homewood?
666 feet (203 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Homewood?
Vestavia Hills (4.1 mi), Birmingham (4.8 mi), Mountain Brook (4.9 mi), Hoover (5.8 mi), Fairfield (6.4 mi).
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