Vestavia Hills
City in Jefferson County, Alabama
Vestavia Hills is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 39,102 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 951 ft (290 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Brook, 2.0 miles N.
- 39,102residents (2020 Census)
- 951 ftelevation · 290 m
- 20.1 sq miland area · 52.1 km²
- 1,944 / sq mipopulation density
- 35243main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills, colloquially known simply as Vestavia, is a city in Jefferson and Shelby Counties, Alabama, United States. The population was 39,102 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 38,306 in 2025, making it is the third-largest city in Jefferson County, after Birmingham and Hoover, and making it is the fourteenth-largest city in Alabama. It is a suburb of Birmingham and it is made up of Vestavia, Liberty Park, and Cahaba Heights.
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Living in Vestavia Hills
- Median household income
- $134,369
- Median home value
- $530,000
- Median rent
- $1,515/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Vestavia Hills had 39,102 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,102 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,944 per sq mi (750 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vestavia Hills at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 39,102 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.12 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4627° N, 86.7396° W |
| ZIP codes | 35243, 35213, 35223, 35229 |
| Official website | vestaviahills.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0178552 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vestavia Hills
- Mountain Brook2.0 mi N
- Brook Highland3.6 mi SE
- Homewood4.1 mi W
- Meadowbrook5.1 mi SE
- Birmingham5.5 mi NW
- Eagle Point5.6 mi SE
- Highland Lakes6.9 mi SE
- Indian Springs Village6.9 mi S
- Irondale7.1 mi NE
- Hoover7.3 mi SW
- Shoal Creek7.6 mi E
- Pelham9.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Vestavia Hills
What county is Vestavia Hills in?
Vestavia Hills is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Vestavia Hills, AL?
39,102 people lived in Vestavia Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vestavia Hills, AL?
The main ZIP code is 35243. Other ZIP codes: 35213, 35223, 35229.
What is the elevation of Vestavia Hills?
951 feet (290 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vestavia Hills?
Mountain Brook (2.0 mi), Brook Highland (3.6 mi), Homewood (4.1 mi), Meadowbrook (5.1 mi), Birmingham (5.5 mi).
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