PlainZIP

Kimberly, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35091

Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,719
160/sq mi
$100,375
Median income
$321,300
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kimberly pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
160
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35091 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35091 covers 17.0 square miles in Kimberly, Jefferson County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,719 residents on file, a density of 160 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35091 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,375 (65% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $44,691. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $321,300 (81% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,141 monthly, and 90.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35091 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35091

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kimberly, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35091.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35091, Kimberly, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,719

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

160

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35091?

41.1

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$100,375

Median Household Income

+65% vs state

$44,691

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35091 ranks nationally

Kimberly, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$100,375 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,583

Total Housing Units

1,351

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$321,300

Median Home Value

+81% vs state

$1,141

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35091 have decreased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 138
2021 +11.0% 153
2022 +15.4% 176
2023 +8.8% 192
2024 -5.8% 181

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 35091, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,112,000.

34

Businesses

248

Employees

$15.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 20.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35091 vs 35116 →

ZIP 35091 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35091 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35091 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35091 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35116 Morris, AL 4,240 3.6 mi
35180 Warrior, AL 13,794 4.2 mi
35071 Gardendale, AL 15,661 6.0 mi
35119 New Castle, AL 116 9.4 mi
35172 Trafford, AL 2,986 7.0 mi
35126 Pinson, AL 21,725 8.5 mi
35117 Mount Olive, AL 5,367 9.6 mi
35215 Birmingham, AL 46,951 10.2 mi
35036 Brookside, AL 297 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

35215 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 46,951
35216 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 36,408
35244 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 32,390
35226 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 31,471
35209 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 29,544
35020 standard
Bessemer, AL
Pop: 27,139

Related Areas

Jefferson County Kimberly, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35091 in? ▼
ZIP code 35091 (Kimberly) 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 35091? ▼
ZIP code 35091 in Kimberly, AL has a population of 2,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35091? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35091 is $100,375, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35091? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35091 is $321,300, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35091? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35091 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35091? ▼
ZIP code 35091 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35091? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35091 are: Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35091? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35091 decreased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35091? ▼
In ZIP code 35091, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35091? ▼
In ZIP code 35091, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35091? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35091 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.