35211 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35211 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,795 |
| Median Household Income: | $32,677 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,695 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,143 |
| Median Home Value: | $89,100 |
| Land Area: | 16.6 sq miles
42.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4565, -86.8685 |
Population Information (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,795 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,133 | 44.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,662 | 55.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,629 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,473 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,570 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,608 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,066 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,736 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,220 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,905 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,217 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,103 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,593 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,256 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 419 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $89,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $969 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,143 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,127 | 78.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,016 | 21.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,630 | 41.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,497 | 58.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,449 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 500 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,589 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,027 | 30.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,245 | 25.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,588 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,427 | 14.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,073 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35211 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $32,677 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $46,912 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $38,555 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,695 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,212 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,112 | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,086 | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,298 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,898 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,728 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 441 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,550 | 10.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,961 | 80.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 278 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,303 | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 656 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,567 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,553 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,143 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 392 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35211 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,254 | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,295 | 11.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,010 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,326 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,741 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,624 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 766 | 6.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 598 | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 293 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 220 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35211 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,012 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,178 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 99 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 145 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 135 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 479 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35211 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 976 | 9.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 991 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,205 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 624 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 59 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 404 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 769 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,850 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 799 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 738 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 535 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 35.6% | 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 (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,143 | 85.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,095 | 44.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,303 | 49.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,595 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35211 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,944 | 71.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,833 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,858 | 16.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,072 | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 156 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,140 | 28.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35211 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,287 | 58.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 318 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 205 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 950 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,257 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,333 | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,647 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 146 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35211 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 70 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,211 | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,679 | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 723 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,106 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,383 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,894 | 20.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,504 | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 974 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,599 | 11.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35211 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 282 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,050 | 14.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,724 | 33.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,797 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 999 | 7.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 291 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35211 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,186 | 46.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 94 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,666 | 50.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 22 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 126 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35211 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,499 | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,901 | 44.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,156 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,571 | 14.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35211 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 512 | 11.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,167 | 46.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 818 | 17.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 301 | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 656 | 14.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 160 | 3.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 16 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35211 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,114 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $390 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $969 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,127 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,003 | 18.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 379 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,736 | 24.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,808 | 52.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,646 | 23.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,507 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35211 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,609 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,255 | 49.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,531 | 29.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 331 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 926 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,877 | 68.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35211 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,244 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 402 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 383 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,167 | 34.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,340 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,952 | 31.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,959 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,406 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,738 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,750 | 19.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 301 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,596 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,853 | 39.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35211 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,983 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,433 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,270 | 66.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,163 | 33.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 707 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,419 | 94.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 10 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,376 | 13760.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,376 | 13760.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,376 | 13760.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | 190.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 165 | 1650.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 130.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 945 | 9450.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35211 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,166 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,517 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,649 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,225 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 240 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 74 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 110 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35211 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,127 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,869 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
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