Hoover
City in Jefferson County, Alabama

Hoover is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 92,606 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Indian Springs Village, 3.9 miles E.
- 92,606residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 49.9 sq miland area · 129.2 km²
- 1,856 / sq mipopulation density
- 35244main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Hoover
Hoover is a city in Jefferson and Shelby Counties in north central Alabama, United States. The sixth-largest city in Alabama, its population was 92,606 at the 2020 census. Hoover is part of the Birmingham metropolitan statistical area and is also included in the Birmingham-Cullman-Talladega combined statistical area. Hoover's territory is along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Birmingham Barons Minor League Baseball team, which traces its history to 1885, played its home games at the 10,800-seat Hoover Metropolitan Stadium from 1988 through 2013, when it moved to Regions Field in the Parkside District of Birmingham.
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Living in Hoover
- Median household income
- $109,253
- Median home value
- $412,200
- Median rent
- $1,457/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Hoover had 92,606 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 92,606 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,856 per sq mi (717 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hoover at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 92,606 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.90 sq mi (129.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3751° N, 86.8094° W |
| ZIP codes | 35244, 35216, 35226 |
| Official website | hooveral.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0135896 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hoover
- Indian Springs Village3.9 mi E
- Pelham5.5 mi SE
- Homewood5.8 mi N
- Meadowbrook6.2 mi E
- Vestavia Hills7.3 mi NE
- Lipscomb7.6 mi NW
- Helena7.7 mi SW
- Eagle Point7.8 mi E
- Brook Highland8.4 mi NE
- Midfield8.6 mi NW
- Brighton9.0 mi NW
- Mountain Brook9.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hoover
What county is Hoover in?
Hoover is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Hoover, AL?
92,606 people lived in Hoover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hoover, AL?
The main ZIP code is 35244. Other ZIP codes: 35216, 35226.
What is the elevation of Hoover?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hoover?
Indian Springs Village (3.9 mi), Pelham (5.5 mi), Homewood (5.8 mi), Meadowbrook (6.2 mi), Vestavia Hills (7.3 mi).
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