Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Vestavia Hills is a city in Jefferson and Shelby Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is a suburb of the city of Birmingham.

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Location of Vestavia Hills in Jefferson County and Shelby County, Alabama.
Location of Vestavia Hills in Jefferson County and Shelby County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°25′59″N 86°46′44″W / 33.43306°N 86.77889°W / 33.43306; -86.77889Coordinates: 33°25′59″N 86°46′44″W / 33.43306°N 86.77889°W / 33.43306; -86.77889
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesJefferson, Shelby
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
Area
 • Total20.27 sq mi (52.49 km2)
 • Land20.03 sq mi (51.87 km2)
 • Water0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population
 • Total39,102
 • Density1,952.56/sq mi (753.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
35216, 35226, 35243, 35242
FIPS code01-78552
GNIS feature ID2405646[2]
Websitehttp://vhal.org/
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Notable residents

  • Spencer Bachus - U. S. Representative for the 6th District of Alabama (R)
  • Pat Du Pre - Former top 20 professional tennis player; collegiate star at Stanford
  • Chris Hammond - Major League Baseball Pitcher (Reds, Marlins, Braves, Yankees, A's, Padres)
  • Eli Gold - Nationally known Sportscaster
  • Michael Papajohn - Hollywood Actor, Producer & Stuntman
  • Richard Scrushy - founder and former CEO of the physical rehabilitation healthcare company HealthSouth
  • Jeff Sessions - U. S. Senator from Alabama (R)
  • Don Siegelman - Former Governor of Alabama (D)
  • Bart Starr - American football quarterback
  • Jabo Waggoner - Alabama State Senator, Senate Minority Leader (R)
  • George B. Ward - former mayor of Birmingham

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vestavia Hills, Alabama
  3. "Vestavia Hills city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 6, 2023.