PlainZIP

Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35203

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

3,798
726/sq mi
$47,434
Median income
$334,000
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birmingham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
726
people per sq mi
30%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35203 covers 5.2 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,798 residents on file, a density of 726 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35203 reports a modest median household income of $47,434 (22% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,348. Local economic indicators show a 24.5% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $334,000 (89% above the state average), median rent at $1,058 a month, and owner-occupancy at 29.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 35203 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 35203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35203.

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 35203, Birmingham, 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

3,798

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

726

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35203?

37.9

Median Age

62.9%

Male

37.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 49.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$47,434

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$39,348

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35203 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,434 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,272

Total Housing Units

1,768

Occupied Units

504

Vacant Units

1.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.7%
Renter 70.3%

$334,000

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 992 business establishments in ZIP 35203, employing approximately 29,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,717,880,000.

992

Businesses

29,248

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 311 31.4%
Finance and insurance 96 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 87 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 85 8.6%
Retail trade 56 5.7%
Information 55 5.5%
Wholesale trade 53 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 46 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 3.7%
Construction 30 3.0%
Manufacturing 23 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.2%
Educational services 12 1.2%
Utilities 8 0.8%

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 35203 vs 35233 →

ZIP 35203 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 35203 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 35203 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 35203 ranks #6 of 9 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
35233 Birmingham, AL 1,308 0.8 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 1.6 mi
35234 Birmingham, AL 6,311 1.6 mi
35204 Birmingham, AL 10,337 1.8 mi
35222 Birmingham, AL 7,884 2.3 mi
35254 Birmingham, AL 1,403 2.8 mi
35209 Birmingham, AL 29,544 3.7 mi
35207 Birmingham, AL 9,010 3.4 mi
35229 Birmingham, AL 940 3.9 mi
35213 Birmingham, AL 13,185 3.9 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 Birmingham, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35203 in? ▼
ZIP code 35203 (Birmingham) 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 35203? ▼
ZIP code 35203 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 3,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35203 is $47,434, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35203 is $334,000, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35203 is African American at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35203? ▼
ZIP code 35203 has 992 business establishments employing approximately 29,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35203 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (311), Finance and insurance (96), Other services (except public administration) (87). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35203? ▼
In ZIP code 35203, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 35203? ▼
In ZIP code 35203, approximately 29.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35203 is 24.5% 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.