35216 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35216 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,352 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,237 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,233 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,836 |
| Median Home Value: | $353,600 |
| Land Area: | 13.0 sq miles
33.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4192, -86.7894 |
Population Information (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,352 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,011 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,341 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,733 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,980 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,685 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,386 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,821 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,464 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,848 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,958 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,009 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,951 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,123 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,337 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,057 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $353,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,257 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,836 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,547 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,289 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,620 | 55.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,927 | 44.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,747 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 307 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,005 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,779 | 15.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,217 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,398 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,102 | 32.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,939 | 20.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,237 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,776 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,279 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,233 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,477 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,339 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,059 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,981 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,014 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,436 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 875 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,124 | 65.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,572 | 25.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 248 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,518 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 746 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,144 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,361 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,646 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,376 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 248 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 123 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 899 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35216 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 795 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 419 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 710 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,626 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,068 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,825 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,281 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,373 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,301 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,149 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35216 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,908 | 77.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,600 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 108 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,300 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35216 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 314 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 993 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,441 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 552 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,087 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 579 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 553 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,184 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,406 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,448 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,799 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,096 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 887 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 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 (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,683 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,263 | 73.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,696 | 30.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,475 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35216 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,056 | 84.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,945 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,039 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 671 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,268 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35216 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,722 | 45.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,185 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 92 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 922 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,322 | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,489 | 14.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,042 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 62 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35216 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 675 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,960 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,994 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,213 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,579 | 27.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,063 | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,123 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 66 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 145 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35216 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 522 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,536 | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,318 | 31.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,449 | 32.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,278 | 19.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 733 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35216 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,475 | 48.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 400 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,606 | 48.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35216 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 428 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,761 | 37.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,811 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,547 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35216 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 216 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 338 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 751 | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 618 | 7.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,574 | 18.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,725 | 31.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,126 | 24.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 272 | 3.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,883 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $577 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,257 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,547 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,812 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,173 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,802 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,344 | 34.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,121 | 32.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,172 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35216 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,813 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,735 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,506 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 330 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,220 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,004 | 36.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35216 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,177 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 640 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 641 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,326 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,234 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,336 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,490 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,529 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,158 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,121 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 336 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,957 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,828 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35216 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,753 | 80.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,998 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,552 | 65.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,253 | 32.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 925 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 193 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,707 | 93.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 253 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,645 | 1045.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,645 | 1045.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,645 | 1045.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 255 | 100.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 252 | 99.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 41 | 16.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 904 | 357.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 90 | 35.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35216 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,619 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,689 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,930 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,857 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 928 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 725 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 420 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35216 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,547 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,927 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Birmingham, AL35216