35215 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35215 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,738 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,975 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,679 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,665 |
| Median Home Value: | $134,700 |
| Land Area: | 28.3 sq miles
73.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6499, -86.7038 |
Population Information (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,738 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,049 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,689 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,053 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,650 | 9.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,998 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,559 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,860 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,031 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,110 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,516 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,865 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,846 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,106 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,421 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 723 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $134,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,031 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,665 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,989 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,676 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,338 | 55.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,651 | 45.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,618 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,092 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,569 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,985 | 34.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,829 | 23.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,823 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,542 | 12.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,778 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,975 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,803 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,428 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,679 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,026 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,321 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,675 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,273 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,244 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,254 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 786 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,187 | 19.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 35,700 | 76.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 56 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 59 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 877 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 859 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,117 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,859 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,422 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 58 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 359 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35215 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,237 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 938 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,902 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,824 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,988 | 17.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,448 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,849 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,741 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 618 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 444 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35215 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,293 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,326 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 151 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 242 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,033 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35215 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 972 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,578 | 13.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 600 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,127 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,590 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 396 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 852 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,084 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,305 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,804 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 755 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,204 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.1% | 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 (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,856 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,546 | 54.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,266 | 43.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,704 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35215 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,819 | 75.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,709 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,211 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,652 | 9.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 489 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,223 | 19.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35215 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,839 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 652 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 265 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,022 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,072 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,690 | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 860 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 265 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35215 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 682 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,191 | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,810 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,326 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,775 | 29.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,388 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,456 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 567 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 470 | 2.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35215 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 935 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,182 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,444 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,455 | 48.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,135 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 514 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35215 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,070 | 41.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 97 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,412 | 55.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 403 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35215 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,252 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,722 | 39.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,279 | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,736 | 22.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35215 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 311 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,898 | 20.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,396 | 36.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,324 | 24.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,128 | 12.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 153 | 1.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 43 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 85 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,166 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $461 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,031 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.38 |
Households (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,989 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,746 | 33.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,182 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,458 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,901 | 40.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,236 | 36.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,015 | 23.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35215 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,503 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,908 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,440 | 39.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 326 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,532 | 15.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,403 | 44.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35215 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,065 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 702 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,146 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,519 | 46.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,525 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,173 | 15.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,468 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,383 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,560 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,525 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 944 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,474 | 59.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,107 | 28.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35215 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,155 | 83.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,053 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,964 | 84.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,036 | 14.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 500 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,325 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 253 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,413 | 558.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,413 | 558.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,413 | 558.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 24 | 9.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 42 | 16.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 18 | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,262 | 498.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35215 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,685 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,924 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,761 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,542 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 56 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 62 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 101 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35215 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,989 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,429 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
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