35226 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35226 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,079 |
| Median Household Income: | $121,975 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,804 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,109 |
| Median Home Value: | $366,300 |
| Land Area: | 17.7 sq miles
45.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.3988, -86.8418 |
Population Information (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,079 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,892 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,187 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,865 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,626 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,602 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,947 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,953 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,559 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,873 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,209 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,124 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,273 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,791 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,668 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 589 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $366,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,455 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,109 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,378 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 731 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,561 | 80.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,817 | 19.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,086 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 236 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 432 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,147 | 8.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,812 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,687 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,522 | 36.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,250 | 31.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 68.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $121,975 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,796 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $136,993 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,804 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,742 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,197 | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 457 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,715 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,918 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,179 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,030 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 70 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,121 | 76.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,901 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,335 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 401 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,282 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,220 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,362 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 443 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 78 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 753 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 259 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 325 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 464 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 452 | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 874 | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,572 | 10.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,124 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,184 | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,018 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,106 | 21.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,390 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 931 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 123 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 102 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,396 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 92 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 684 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,467 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 684 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,127 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 858 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 338 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,454 | 12.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,706 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,109 | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,055 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,086 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 537 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 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 (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,326 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,326 | 87.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,058 | 18.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,485 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,377 | 86.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,361 | 23.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,826 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 454 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 84 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 280 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,430 | 82.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 588 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 159 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 186 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 674 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 679 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 393 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,161 | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,558 | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,115 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,017 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,133 | 20.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,503 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,406 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 126 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 75 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 62 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 299 | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,110 | 14.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,019 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,838 | 38.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,781 | 11.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,320 | 64.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 175 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,832 | 33.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 157 | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,212 | 22.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,877 | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,132 | 28.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 100 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 108 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 95 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 410 | 3.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,833 | 24.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,430 | 47.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,403 | 20.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 182 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,986 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $641 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,455 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,378 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,990 | 62.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,311 | 30.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,430 | 9.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,375 | 23.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,239 | 36.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,391 | 23.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,449 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,771 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,404 | 65.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 325 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 900 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,288 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,507 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 829 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 642 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,169 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,911 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,956 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,446 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,677 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,811 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,357 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 486 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,275 | 38.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,596 | 47.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,783 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,690 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,356 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,277 | 48.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 756 | 16.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 57 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,190 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 268 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,889 | 1078.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,889 | 1078.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,889 | 1078.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 308 | 114.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 131 | 48.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 472 | 176.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 89 | 33.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,214 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,933 | 90.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,281 | 9.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 864 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 945 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 947 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 525 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,378 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,165 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
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