35209 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35209 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,884 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,742 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,435 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,134 |
| Median Home Value: | $436,100 |
| Land Area: | 9.6 sq miles
24.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4653, -86.8110 |
Population Information (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,884 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,748 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,136 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,658 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,916 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,813 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,655 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,160 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,773 | 19.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,878 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,190 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,228 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,121 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,950 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 798 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 744 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $436,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,186 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,134 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,520 | 82.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,614 | 17.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,455 | 51.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,065 | 48.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,682 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 351 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 425 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,459 | 13.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,597 | 13.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,085 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,559 | 35.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,206 | 27.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,742 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $116,314 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $124,803 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,435 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,032 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,496 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 473 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,025 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,687 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,193 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 602 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,593 | 68.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,867 | 23.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 82 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 807 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 651 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 871 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,080 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,917 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,115 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 144 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 648 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 646 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 327 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 651 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 952 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,789 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,920 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,254 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,591 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,588 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,802 | 14.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,178 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,355 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 110 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,455 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 642 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 987 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 415 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,837 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 673 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 244 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,568 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,472 | 15.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,715 | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,539 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 712 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 692 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,753 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,433 | 81.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,010 | 20.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,823 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,701 | 85.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,494 | 19.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,940 | 15.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 448 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 106 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 752 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,018 | 39.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 306 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 51 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,178 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,855 | 12.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,400 | 15.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,249 | 21.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 59 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 634 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,485 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,713 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,421 | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,809 | 18.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,675 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,255 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 915 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,196 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 360 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,596 | 17.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,670 | 37.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,330 | 28.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,577 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 601 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,735 | 45.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 140 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,614 | 52.8% | 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: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 584 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,029 | 40.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,929 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,978 | 15.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 55 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 219 | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 103 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 293 | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,251 | 19.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,952 | 30.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,157 | 33.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 425 | 6.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,153 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $693 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,186 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,520 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,865 | 38.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,695 | 21.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,335 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,592 | 36.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,836 | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,563 | 20.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,366 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,878 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,240 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 184 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 971 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,488 | 52.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,707 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 977 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 410 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,823 | 32.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,563 | 18.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,934 | 33.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,307 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 976 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,576 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,614 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 208 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,245 | 47.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,161 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,212 | 77.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,142 | 20.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,370 | 54.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,643 | 43.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,183 | 19.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 129 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,725 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 369 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,159 | 585.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,159 | 585.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,159 | 585.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 167 | 45.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 440 | 119.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,006 | 272.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 11.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,226 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,030 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,196 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,193 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 338 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 319 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 346 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35209 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,520 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,098 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Birmingham, AL35209