35244 ZIP Code
Birmingham, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35244 |
| City/Town: | Birmingham |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,783 |
| Median Household Income: | $106,338 |
| Per Capita Income: | $59,060 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,155 |
| Median Home Value: | $357,000 |
| Land Area: | 23.9 sq miles
61.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.3529, -86.8253 |
Population Information (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,783 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,882 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,901 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,758 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,379 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,435 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,971 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,886 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,191 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,892 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,549 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,133 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,166 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,133 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,576 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 714 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $357,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,381 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,155 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,198 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 957 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,912 | 69.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,286 | 30.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,354 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 450 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 382 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,404 | 13.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,504 | 17.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,743 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,245 | 32.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,626 | 26.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35244 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $106,338 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $132,347 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $134,263 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $59,060 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,201 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,735 | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 448 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,836 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,996 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,839 | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 895 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,775 | 70.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,746 | 18.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,325 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 430 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,502 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 892 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,724 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,166 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 107 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 359 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35244 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 305 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 171 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 669 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 519 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,189 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,045 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,815 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,964 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,949 | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,572 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35244 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,983 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,197 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 89 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,087 | 15.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35244 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 231 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 821 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,714 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 685 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,084 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 859 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 482 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,696 | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,251 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,484 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,759 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 814 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 855 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,050 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,181 | 84.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,778 | 21.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,515 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35244 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,781 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,635 | 25.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,991 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 235 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 77 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 395 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35244 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,523 | 62.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,174 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 282 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,021 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,805 | 11.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,311 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 39 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35244 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 235 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,216 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,122 | 20.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,728 | 31.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,123 | 27.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,252 | 8.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 297 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 84 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 81 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 17 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35244 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 118 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,141 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,422 | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,303 | 28.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,445 | 29.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,726 | 11.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35244 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,042 | 56.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 188 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,954 | 41.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35244 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 478 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,264 | 30.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,780 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,676 | 25.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35244 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 209 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 50 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 336 | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 345 | 3.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,404 | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,872 | 49.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,601 | 16.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 95 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35244 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,047 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $571 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,381 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,198 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,319 | 58.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,743 | 26.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,934 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,549 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,015 | 35.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,668 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35244 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,333 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,058 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,842 | 61.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 342 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,020 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,303 | 23.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35244 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,927 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 701 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 460 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,599 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,732 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,435 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,000 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,418 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,565 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,780 | 7.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 200 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,272 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,308 | 47.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35244 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,195 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,896 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,844 | 37.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,997 | 61.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,046 | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 55 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,627 | 91.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 357 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,156 | 884.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,156 | 884.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,156 | 884.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 414 | 116.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 132 | 37.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 858 | 240.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35244 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,025 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,090 | 88.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,935 | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,225 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,675 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 807 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 228 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35244 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,198 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,849 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
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