Birmingham, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35207
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,010
- 336/sq mi High-density area
- $31,486
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 336
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35207 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35207 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 9,010 residents across 26.9 square miles, a density of 336 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35207 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,486 (48% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,998. The poverty rate is 39.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,300 (55% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $788; owner occupancy is 50.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35207 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 35207
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35207.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 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 35207, 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
9,010
Population
26.9
Area (sq mi)
336
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35207?
34.4
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
4.2%
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?
$31,486
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$18,998
Per Capita Income
39.9%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35207 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Birmingham, 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)
$31,486 5th percentile higher than 5% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,877housing units
3,877
Total Housing Units
3,112
Occupied Units
765
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,300
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$788
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 35207, employing approximately 4,006 people with a combined annual payroll of $417,694,000.
114
Businesses
4,006
Employees
$417.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 18.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.5% |
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 35207 vs 35234 →
ZIP 35207 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35205
Birmingham (35205)
19,686 residents
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
19,592 residents
- 35212
Birmingham (35212)
11,539 residents
- 35204
Birmingham (35204)
10,337 residents
- 35207
Birmingham (35207)
9,010 residents
- 35222
Birmingham (35222)
7,884 residents
- 35068 7,232
Fultondale (35068)
7,232 residents
- 35234 6,311
Birmingham (35234)
6,311 residents
- 35203 3,798
Birmingham (35203)
3,798 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35207 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35222
Birmingham (35222)
$84,066 median income
- 35068
Fultondale (35068)
$73,750 median income
- 35233
Birmingham (35233)
$60,336 median income
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
$56,383 median income
- 35205
Birmingham (35205)
$51,158 median income
- 35203
Birmingham (35203)
$47,434 median income
- 35212
Birmingham (35212)
$36,633 median income
- 35204
Birmingham (35204)
$35,420 median income
- 35207 $31,486
Birmingham (35207)
$31,486 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35207 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35234 | Birmingham, AL | 6,311 | 2.1 mi |
| 35068 | Fultondale, AL | 7,232 | 2.9 mi |
| 35203 | Birmingham, AL | 3,798 | 3.4 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 3.2 mi |
| 35233 | Birmingham, AL | 1,308 | 4.1 mi |
| 35214 | Birmingham, AL | 19,592 | 4.0 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 4.0 mi |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL | 19,686 | 5.0 mi |
| 35212 | Birmingham, AL | 11,539 | 4.2 mi |
| 35222 | Birmingham, AL | 7,884 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35207, 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 (9,010 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 35207 in?
ZIP code 35207 (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 35207?
ZIP code 35207 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 9,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35207?
The median household income in ZIP 35207 is $31,486, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35207?
The median home value in ZIP 35207 is $80,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35207 is African American at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35207?
ZIP code 35207 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 4,006 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35207 are: Retail trade (21), Manufacturing (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35207?
In ZIP code 35207, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 35207?
In ZIP code 35207, approximately 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35207 is 39.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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