Hoover, AL ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Hoover, Alabama: 35242, 35226, 35244 and 35216. Together they are home to 168,506 residents in 68,058 households. That is more than the 92,642 people counted inside Hoover city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $74,525 in 35216 to $124,516 in 35226.
Hoover city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 92,642 |
| Households | 37,002 |
| Median household income | $109,253 |
| Median home value | $412,200 |
| Median age | 38.4 |
| Median rent | $1,457 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 168,506 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 68,058 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $74,525 (35216) to $124,516 (35226) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $108,844 |
| Homeowners | 71.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 129 routes, 75,376 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Hoover: 35226 ($124,516)
- Most residents: 35242 (57,374 people)
- Highest homeownership: 35226 (83.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 35226 (38.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 35216 (16.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 35216 (34.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 35242 ($477,700)
Every ZIP code in Hoover
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35242 | Birmingham | 57,374 | 23,978 | $117,047 | $477,700 | 73.2% | 28.3% | 12.3% | 43 | 27,762 | 18% of its land |
| 35226 | Birmingham | 38,588 | 14,435 | $124,516 | $411,000 | 83.3% | 38.1% | 9.1% | 29 | 15,837 | 79% of its land |
| 35244 | Birmingham | 38,217 | 15,272 | $113,450 | $412,000 | 70.4% | 34.8% | 11.1% | 29 | 18,683 | 76% of its land |
| 35216 | Birmingham | 34,327 | 14,373 | $74,525 | $398,200 | 55.6% | 30.2% | 16.4% | 28 | 18,252 | 26% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Hoover when at least 10% of its land lies inside Hoover city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hoover. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Hoover.
Counties
- Shelby County — 18 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County — 58 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Birmingham — 34 ZIP codes
- Vestavia Hills — 3 ZIP codes
- Meadowbrook — 1 ZIP code
- Brook Highland — 1 ZIP code
- Highland Lakes — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hoover, AL?
- 35242, 35226, 35244 and 35216. A ZIP code is listed for Hoover when at least 10% of its land lies inside Hoover city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hoover.
- What is the population of Hoover, AL?
- The Census Bureau counts 92,642 residents inside Hoover city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Hoover hold 168,506 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Hoover, AL?
- $109,253 inside Hoover city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $74,525 to $124,516.
- Which Hoover ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 35226, at $124,516, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Hoover, AL?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 129 carrier routes reaching 75,376 residential and 5,160 business mailboxes.
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