Hueytown
City in Jefferson County, Alabama
Hueytown is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 16,776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bessemer, 3.7 miles SE.
- 16,776residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 20.0 sq miland area · 51.8 km²
- 838 / sq mipopulation density
- 35020ZIP code
About Hueytown
Hueytown is a city in western Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area, and was part of the heavy industry development in this area in the 20th century. The population was 16,776 at the 2020 census.
In 1992 the city became known for the unexplained "Hueytown Hum", a mysterious noise later thought to be caused by large underground ventilation fans used in a nearby coal mine.
Its nearby residential and business communities were damaged by an F5 tornado on April 8, 1998 and by an EF4 tornado on April 27, 2011.
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Living in Hueytown
- Median household income
- $62,784
- Median home value
- $155,300
- Median rent
- $1,304/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Hueytown had 16,776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 838 per sq mi (324 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hueytown at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,776 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.02 sq mi (51.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4087° N, 87.0165° W |
| ZIP code | 35020 |
| Official website | hueytownal.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0136448 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hueytown
- Bessemer3.7 mi SE
- Concord3.9 mi N
- Brighton4.6 mi NE
- Lipscomb5.4 mi E
- North Johns5.6 mi SW
- Rock Creek6.0 mi NW
- Pleasant Grove6.3 mi N
- Midfield6.3 mi NE
- Fairfield7.2 mi NE
- McCalla7.3 mi S
- Sylvan Springs8.4 mi N
- McDonald Chapel8.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Hueytown
What county is Hueytown in?
Hueytown is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Hueytown, AL?
16,776 people lived in Hueytown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hueytown, AL?
The ZIP code of Hueytown is 35020.
What is the elevation of Hueytown?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hueytown?
Bessemer (3.7 mi), Concord (3.9 mi), Brighton (4.6 mi), Lipscomb (5.4 mi), North Johns (5.6 mi).
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