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 High-density area
- $100,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $321,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35091 (Kimberly, AL) fell -5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.0 in 2023 to 180.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,691. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $321,300 (81% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 90.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,141.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35091 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 35091?
41.1
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$44,691
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35091 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Kimberly, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,375 Top 6% higher than 94% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,583housing units
1,583
Total Housing Units
1,351
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,300
Median Home Value
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
46,951 residents
- 35126
Pinson (35126)
21,725 residents
- 35071 15,661
Gardendale (35071)
15,661 residents
- 35180 13,794
Warrior (35180)
13,794 residents
- 35117 5,367
Mount Olive (35117)
5,367 residents
- 35116 4,240
Morris (35116)
4,240 residents
- 35172 2,986
Trafford (35172)
2,986 residents
- 35091 2,719
Kimberly (35091)
2,719 residents
- 35036 297
Brookside (35036)
297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35091 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35091 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35091
Kimberly (35091)
$100,375 median income
- 35117
Mount Olive (35117)
$92,730 median income
- 35116
Morris (35116)
$88,274 median income
- 35126
Pinson (35126)
$83,732 median income
- 35071
Gardendale (35071)
$82,074 median income
- 35180
Warrior (35180)
$74,832 median income
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
$52,793 median income
- 35172 $39,844
Trafford (35172)
$39,844 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35091, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,719 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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