35235 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35235 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,043 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,476 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,058 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,930 |
| Median Home Value: | $145,300 |
| Land Area: | 13.5 sq miles
34.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6153, -86.6454 |
Population Information (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,043 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,591 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,452 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,245 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,637 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,397 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,017 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,201 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,029 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,755 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,297 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 969 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,213 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,122 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 933 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 228 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $145,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,171 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,930 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,058 | 90.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 872 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,194 | 64.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,864 | 35.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,546 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 148 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 752 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,654 | 27.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,356 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,725 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,613 | 19.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,298 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35235 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,476 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,810 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,005 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,058 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,818 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,999 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 780 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,852 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,162 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,711 | 19.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 126 | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,156 | 30.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,837 | 64.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 397 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 220 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 404 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 355 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 479 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 328 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35235 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 660 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 308 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 383 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 711 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,089 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,951 | 24.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,402 | 17.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 983 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 288 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 283 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35235 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,465 | 83.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 681 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 58 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 578 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35235 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 319 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 672 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 247 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,353 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 744 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 360 | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 675 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 906 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,302 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 665 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 204 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 552 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.4% | 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 (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,632 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,975 | 64.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,328 | 41.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,261 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35235 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,519 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,590 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,704 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 679 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 37 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,305 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35235 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,141 | 68.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 701 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 72 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 97 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 634 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 693 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 561 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 31 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35235 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 404 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,210 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,223 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,738 | 19.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,165 | 24.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,117 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 737 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 317 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 19 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35235 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 67 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 503 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,215 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,754 | 53.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,275 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 116 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35235 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,291 | 53.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 111 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,628 | 45.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35235 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 245 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,910 | 36.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,999 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,904 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35235 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 252 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 813 | 15.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,726 | 33.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,106 | 21.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 889 | 17.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 236 | 4.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 166 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35235 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,121 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $481 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,171 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,058 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,828 | 35.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 788 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,624 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,085 | 38.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,831 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,369 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35235 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,250 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,029 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,101 | 42.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 147 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 961 | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,065 | 42.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35235 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,206 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 207 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 210 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,354 | 45.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 857 | 16.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,578 | 30.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,229 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,040 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,893 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,635 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 370 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,393 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 872 | 33.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35235 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,951 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,708 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,072 | 76.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 636 | 23.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 267 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,428 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 112 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 615 | 549.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 615 | 549.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 615 | 549.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 52 | 46.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 165 | 147.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35235 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,798 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,148 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 650 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 409 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 92 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 134 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35235 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,058 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,722 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Birmingham, AL35235