35205 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35205 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,047 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,681 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,315 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,781 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4951, -86.8082 |
Population Information (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,047 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,077 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,970 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 603 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 239 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 194 | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,847 | 14.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,839 | 14.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,480 | 28.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,443 | 7.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,505 | 7.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 955 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 675 | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,315 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 557 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 395 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $978 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,781 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,309 | 79.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,472 | 21.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,857 | 30.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,452 | 69.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,325 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 208 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 339 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,555 | 12.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,340 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 882 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,687 | 29.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,314 | 26.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,681 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,826 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,573 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,315 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,036 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,688 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 348 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,806 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,215 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,054 | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 411 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,820 | 62.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,312 | 27.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 995 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 255 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 643 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 385 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 606 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 358 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 202 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35205 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 770 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 579 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 864 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,037 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,509 | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,817 | 19.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 677 | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 998 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 330 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 728 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35205 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,205 | 67.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 743 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 120 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 855 | 8.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 310 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,242 | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35205 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 56 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 363 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 536 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 154 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 700 | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 612 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 216 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 734 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,520 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,296 | 30.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,555 | 14.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 689 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 257 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,019 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,458 | 75.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,832 | 20.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,647 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35205 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,502 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,760 | 18.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,289 | 13.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 365 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 151 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 640 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35205 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,199 | 27.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 326 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 325 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,064 | 9.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,878 | 15.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,126 | 18.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,837 | 24.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 26 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35205 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 320 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 405 | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,026 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,120 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,588 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,473 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,162 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 813 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,840 | 32.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35205 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 928 | 7.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,905 | 33.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,259 | 36.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,944 | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 551 | 4.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 194 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35205 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,466 | 37.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,744 | 61.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35205 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 989 | 10.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,733 | 50.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,866 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 721 | 7.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35205 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 69 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 384 | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 119 | 4.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 469 | 16.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 599 | 21.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 583 | 20.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 421 | 14.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 213 | 7.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,500 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $598 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $978 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.52 | 2.38 |
Households (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,309 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,699 | 18.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 267 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,027 | 32.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,781 | 40.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 717 | 7.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,635 | 17.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.50 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35205 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,526 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,644 | 66.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,854 | 21.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 255 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 640 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,956 | 69.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35205 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,424 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 33 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 75 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 331 | 5.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 278 | 4.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,707 | 88.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,738 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 849 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,666 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,721 | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 44 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,097 | 63.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 580 | 33.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35205 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,922 | 62.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,981 | 36.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,873 | 55.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,915 | 41.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,515 | 21.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 193 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,520 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,527 | 759.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,527 | 759.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,527 | 759.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 275 | 136.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 209 | 104.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 9.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 282 | 140.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35205 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,444 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,764 | 90.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,680 | 9.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 432 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 548 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 529 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 171 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35205 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,309 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,834 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
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