PlainZIP

Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35204

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

10,337
822/sq mi
$35,420
Median income
$89,300
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Birmingham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

3rd pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
822
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 10,337 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 822 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35204 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,420 (42% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,478. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,300 (50% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $751; owner occupancy is 46.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35204 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 35204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35204.

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 35204, 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

10,337

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

822

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35204?

43.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 6.3%
African American 86.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$35,420

Median Household Income

-42% vs state ZIP avg

$20,478

Per Capita Income

26.5%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,388

Total Housing Units

4,159

Occupied Units

1,229

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$89,300

Median Home Value

-50% vs state ZIP avg

$751

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 168 business establishments in ZIP 35204, employing approximately 3,831 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,036,000.

168

Businesses

3,831

Employees

$153.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 32 19.1%
Retail trade 28 16.7%
Wholesale trade 27 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 25 14.9%
Transportation and warehousing 15 8.9%
Manufacturing 8 4.8%
Construction 7 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 3.6%
Finance and insurance 4 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35204 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 35204 ranks #4 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 35204 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 35204 ranks #7 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
35254 Birmingham, AL 1,403 1.1 mi
35203 Birmingham, AL 3,798 1.8 mi
35233 Birmingham, AL 1,308 2.4 mi
35234 Birmingham, AL 6,311 2.5 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 2.6 mi
35207 Birmingham, AL 9,010 3.2 mi
35208 Birmingham, AL 14,855 2.9 mi
35218 Birmingham, AL 7,353 3.3 mi
35222 Birmingham, AL 7,884 4.0 mi
35209 Birmingham, AL 29,544 4.2 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 35204 in? ▼
ZIP code 35204 (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 35204? ▼
ZIP code 35204 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 10,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35204 is $35,420, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35204 is $89,300, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35204 is African American at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35204? ▼
ZIP code 35204 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 3,831 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35204 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (28), Wholesale trade (27). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35204? ▼
In ZIP code 35204, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 35204? ▼
In ZIP code 35204, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35204 is 26.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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