35217 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35217 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,630 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,220 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,937 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,196 |
| Median Home Value: | $106,200 |
| Land Area: | 17.7 sq miles
45.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6067, -86.7630 |
Population Information (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,630 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,942 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,688 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 699 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 779 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 783 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 758 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 825 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,582 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,817 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,125 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 782 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,010 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,398 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 842 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 230 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $106,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $874 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,196 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,213 | 84.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 983 | 15.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,460 | 47.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,753 | 52.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,786 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 345 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,343 | 15.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,117 | 35.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,201 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 840 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 577 | 6.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 363 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,220 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $51,473 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,146 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,937 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,714 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,193 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 521 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,580 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,632 | 89.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 385 | 7.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 176 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,874 | 30.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,192 | 56.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 36 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 957 | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 542 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,362 | 10.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,518 | 12.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 904 | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 614 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 670 | 12.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 269 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 754 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 727 | 13.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 846 | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 841 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 581 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 313 | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 83 | 1.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 129 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,031 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 488 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 260 | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 33 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 82 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 220 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 331 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 686 | 13.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 179 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 882 | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 397 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 39 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 221 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 615 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 942 | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 637 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 180 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 77 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.3% | 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 (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,198 | 80.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,674 | 44.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,855 | 46.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,236 | 17.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,381 | 64.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,005 | 38.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,008 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 930 | 17.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 104 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,484 | 28.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,837 | 78.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 158 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 230 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 284 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 179 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 268 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 189 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 51 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 166 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 106 | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 553 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 678 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 937 | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 952 | 15.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,009 | 16.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 636 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,134 | 18.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 127 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 812 | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,633 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,881 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 603 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 140 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,371 | 45.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 125 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,641 | 50.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 676 | 13.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,333 | 44.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,437 | 27.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 767 | 14.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 332 | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 807 | 32.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 586 | 23.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 414 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 168 | 6.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 119 | 4.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 25 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,086 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $384 / 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): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,213 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,254 | 24.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 395 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,241 | 23.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,345 | 45.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,223 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,932 | 37.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,676 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,321 | 49.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,360 | 29.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 160 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 790 | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,858 | 39.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,445 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 259 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 121 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,069 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 494 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 502 | 20.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,971 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 450 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,434 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,946 | 23.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 115 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,660 | 56.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,171 | 39.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,899 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,622 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,234 | 76.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 370 | 22.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 198 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,795 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 58 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 835 | 1439.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 835 | 1439.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 835 | 1439.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 786 | 1355.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,931 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,493 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,438 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,378 | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 24 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,213 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,499 | 86.3% | 89.4% |
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