ZIP Code 35036

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Brookside · Jefferson County · Alabama

Population
297

138/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 20.6

Land area
2.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 35036 in Brookside, Alabama has a population of 297. 0

ZIP code 35036 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Brookside, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 297 residents, producing a population density of 138 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35036 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35036 sits at , while per-capita income is $19,113. The poverty rate stands at 55.3% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 17.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35036 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35036 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35036, Brookside, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

297

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35036?

20.6

Median Age

27.9%

Male

72.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 12.5%
African American 87.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$19,113

Per Capita Income

55.3%

Poverty Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

88

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 17.0%
Renter 83.0%

1962

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35036 vs 35117 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35117 Mount Olive, AL 5,367 2.4 mi
35073 Graysville, AL 2,382 3.6 mi
35214 Birmingham, AL 19,592 4.9 mi
35060 Docena, AL 414 6.1 mi
35139 Sayre, AL 150 5.5 mi
35068 Fultondale, AL 7,232 5.7 mi
35005 Adamsville, AL 7,942 5.8 mi
35071 Gardendale, AL 15,661 6.1 mi
35119 New Castle, AL 116 8.4 mi
35224 Birmingham, AL 6,094 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35036 in?
ZIP code 35036 (Brookside) is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35036?
ZIP code 35036 in Brookside, AL has a population of 297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35036 is African American at 87.5%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35036?
In ZIP code 35036, approximately 17.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35036 is 55.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Brookside, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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