35214 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35214 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,507 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,703 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,339 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,224 |
| Median Home Value: | $144,400 |
| Land Area: | 24.8 sq miles
64.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.5709, -86.8923 |
Population Information (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,507 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,010 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,497 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 815 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 823 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 577 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 830 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,166 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,963 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,285 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,788 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,105 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,730 | 9.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,653 | 15.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,203 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 569 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $144,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $874 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,224 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,007 | 85.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,217 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,669 | 66.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,338 | 33.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,296 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 371 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 877 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,929 | 29.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,026 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,285 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,549 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,259 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,703 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,794 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,704 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,339 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,555 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,928 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 627 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,657 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,250 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,447 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 231 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,236 | 18.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,970 | 74.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 60 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 860 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 312 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 963 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 231 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 124 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35214 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 704 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 791 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 483 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 847 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,386 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 806 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,105 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 322 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 264 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35214 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,661 | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 717 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 13 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 94 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 302 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35214 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 568 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 720 | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 45 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,062 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 720 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 372 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 498 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,185 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 668 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 310 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 706 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.4% | 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 (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,373 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,572 | 54.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,666 | 49.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,885 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35214 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,790 | 68.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,309 | 47.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,462 | 35.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 646 | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 95 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,178 | 16.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35214 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,804 | 82.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 48 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 182 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 175 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 377 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 192 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 166 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 280 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35214 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 376 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 529 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 443 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,060 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,433 | 29.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 920 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,619 | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 321 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 523 | 6.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35214 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 100 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 434 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,939 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,949 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,548 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 254 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35214 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,389 | 48.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 184 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,414 | 48.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35214 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 397 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,627 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,225 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,758 | 25.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35214 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 593 | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 732 | 15.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,139 | 24.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,140 | 24.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 741 | 15.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 227 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 68 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,211 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $476 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $874 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,007 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,179 | 31.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 428 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,428 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,026 | 43.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,417 | 20.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,074 | 43.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35214 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,187 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,828 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,527 | 35.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,144 | 15.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,755 | 38.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35214 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,187 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 246 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 166 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,018 | 31.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 729 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,028 | 32.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,806 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,380 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,258 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,909 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 99 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,260 | 43.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,550 | 53.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35214 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,429 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,070 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,797 | 86.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 168 | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 37 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 105 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,357 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 150 | 576.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 150 | 576.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 150 | 576.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 46.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 35 | 134.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 37 | 142.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35214 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,692 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,173 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 519 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 413 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 52 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35214 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,007 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,371 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Birmingham, AL35214