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ZIP Code 35226
Hoover, AL, Jefferson County
Population
38,588
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,181
City
Hoover
ZIP 35226 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35226 at a glance
- ZIP 35226 (Hoover) is about 22 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $124,516, 95% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,000 (96% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,499 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35226
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35226, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,516
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$411,000
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,499/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
69.3%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
24.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
581
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,807
$205M annual payroll
PPP loans
$32.6M
1,014 loans
Campaign donations
$335K
12% D, 50% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35226, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35226, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 35226
ZIP codes near 35226
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35216Vestavia Hills | 3.1 mi | 13 |
| 35244Hoover | 3.3 mi | 23.9 |
| 35211Birmingham | 4 mi | 16.6 |
| 35209Homewood | 4.9 mi | 9.6 |
| 35221Midfield | 5.1 mi | 3.7 |
| 35229Homewood | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| 35228Midfield | 6.1 mi | 4.4 |
| 35243Vestavia Hills | 6.5 mi | 12.5 |
| 35205Birmingham | 6.9 mi | 3.7 |
| 35124Pelham | 6.9 mi | 42.6 |
| 35020Bessemer | 7 mi | 16.6 |
| 35064Fairfield | 7 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35226?
- ZIP code 35226 is in Hoover, AL (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 35226 in?
- ZIP code 35226 is mostly in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35226?
- About 38,588 people live in the 35226 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.