35206 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35206 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,477 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,671 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,231 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,033 |
| Median Home Value: | $110,700 |
| Land Area: | 10.1 sq miles
26.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.5703, -86.7131 |
Population Information (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,477 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,924 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,553 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 951 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 907 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 823 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 888 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 801 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,576 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,172 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,100 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,043 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,197 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,315 | 14.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 487 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 217 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $110,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $966 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,033 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,464 | 80.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,569 | 19.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,091 | 47.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,373 | 52.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,107 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 343 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,407 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,428 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,097 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 877 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,360 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 595 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,671 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,680 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,018 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,231 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,659 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,715 | 87.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 944 | 12.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,011 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,332 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,016 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 367 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,045 | 24.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,736 | 71.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 112 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 229 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 345 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 453 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 828 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 656 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 130 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35206 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 627 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 738 | 11.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 775 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 800 | 12.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 826 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,094 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 841 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 499 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 152 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 112 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35206 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,986 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 807 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 104 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 397 | 5.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 333 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35206 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 544 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 544 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 54 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,066 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 403 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 85 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 335 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 789 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,517 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 748 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 290 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 310 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.9% | 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 (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,173 | 79.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,631 | 40.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,222 | 49.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,188 | 19.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35206 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,618 | 71.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,208 | 34.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,338 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 732 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 289 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,001 | 31.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35206 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,497 | 80.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 40 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 165 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 348 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 244 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 230 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 407 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 102 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35206 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 70 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 67 | 0.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 245 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 542 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,187 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,534 | 19.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,142 | 26.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 899 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,347 | 16.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35206 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 281 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 438 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,990 | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,448 | 42.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 613 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 263 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35206 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,055 | 47.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,360 | 52.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35206 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 684 | 10.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,900 | 44.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,824 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,056 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35206 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 237 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,121 | 36.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 701 | 22.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 574 | 18.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 298 | 9.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 38 | 1.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 115 | 3.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,124 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $422 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $966 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.38 |
Households (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,464 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,571 | 24.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 387 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,723 | 26.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,804 | 43.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,734 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,280 | 35.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35206 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,658 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,318 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,856 | 27.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 296 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,146 | 17.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,880 | 43.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35206 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,095 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 288 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 148 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,378 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 771 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 510 | 16.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,100 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,314 | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,361 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,684 | 22.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 259 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,246 | 61.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,179 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35206 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,988 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,329 | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,193 | 51.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,134 | 48.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 377 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,830 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 121 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 647 | 534.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 647 | 534.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 647 | 534.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 34.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 97 | 80.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 58 | 47.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 350 | 289.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35206 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,526 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,800 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 726 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 516 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 114 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 69 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35206 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,464 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,659 | 87.5% | 89.4% |
Birmingham, AL35206