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Hoover, AL
City in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35216, 35226, 35242, 35244.
Population
92,642
Land area
49.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,865
ZIP codes
4
Hoover and its ZIP codes
Hoover at a glance
- Hoover is about 19 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $109,253, 71% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $412,200 (96% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,457 a month.
Local data for Hoover, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoover, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,253
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$412,200
Median rent
$1,457/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
62.6%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,883), German Americans (6,627), Scottish Americans (3,049).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Hoover.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,008
368,875 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.14B
FY 2026, $12,071 per person
PPP loans
$167M
2,835 loans, 19,408 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hoover, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home16.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoover, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,129
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoover, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Hoover
4 in or overlapping Hoover. Population shown
Cities near Hoover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HelenaCity | 4.3 mi | 22.3 |
| PelhamCity | 4.4 mi | 38.8 |
| Indian Springs VillageCity | 4.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Vestavia HillsCity | 6.6 mi | 20 |
| LipscombCity | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| HomewoodCity | 7.5 mi | 8.3 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.4 |
| MidfieldCity | 8.6 mi | 2.7 |
| BrightonCity | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| AlabasterCity | 9 mi | 26.3 |
| Eagle PointCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| BrantleyvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| FairfieldCity | 9.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Mountain BrookCity | 10 mi | 12.8 |
| Brook HighlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| BessemerCity | 11 mi | 40.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hoover, AL in?
- Hoover is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Hoover, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hoover include 35216, 35226, 35242, 35244.
- What is the population of Hoover, AL?
- About 92,642 people live in Hoover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hoover?
- Nearby places include Helena (4.3 mi), Pelham (4.4 mi), Indian Springs Village (4.9 mi), Vestavia Hills (6.6 mi), Lipscomb (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023