PlainZIP

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
$31,486
Median income
$80,300
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $18,998. Local economic indicators show a 39.9% poverty rate alongside 9.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $80,300 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $788 per month, and 50.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35207, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the 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 35207

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35207.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35207?

34.4

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 4.8%
African American 86.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

$18,998

Per Capita Income

39.9%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35207 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,486 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 43.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,877

Total Housing Units

3,112

Occupied Units

765

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.9%
Renter 49.1%

$80,300

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35207 ranks #5 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 35207 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 35207 ranks #9 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
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

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 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.

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