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Westover, AL
Town in Shelby County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35147, 35185.
Population
2,298
Land area
19.8sq mi
People per sq mi
116
ZIP codes
2
Westover and its ZIP codes
Westover at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $96,932 a year, 51% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,400 (42% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,048 a month.
Local data for Westover, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westover, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,932
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$297,400
Median rent
$1,048/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
42.6%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (153), Mexican Americans (147), German Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Westover.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,505
84,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,513
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,866 per person
PPP loans
$73.2K
1 loan, 7 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westover, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westover, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
733
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
491
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
56.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westover, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Westover
2 in or overlapping Westover. Population shown
Cities near Westover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChelseaCity | 3.1 mi | 32.6 |
| Shoal CreekCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5 |
| Highland LakesCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| VandiverCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 20.3 |
| Eagle PointCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.2 |
| SterrettCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 22.9 |
| Brook HighlandCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.8 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.4 |
| DunnavantCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 19.3 |
| VincentTown | 9 mi | 20.6 |
| HarpersvilleTown | 9.5 mi | 22 |
| WilsonvilleTown | 9.6 mi | 10.6 |
| Indian Springs VillageCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| LeedsCity | 12 mi | 22.8 |
| ColumbianaCity | 12 mi | 18 |
| PelhamCity | 12 mi | 38.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westover, AL in?
- Westover is in Shelby County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Westover, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westover include 35147, 35185.
- What is the population of Westover, AL?
- About 2,298 people live in Westover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westover?
- Nearby places include Chelsea (3.1 mi), Shoal Creek (5.1 mi), Highland Lakes (5.2 mi), Vandiver (6.2 mi), Eagle Point (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023