ZIP Code 35208
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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 14,855
- Median income
- $38,561
- Median home value
- $97,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 9.1 sq mi
1,626/sq mi
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 65% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
Chicago
ZIP code 35208 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 14,855. The median household income is $38,561, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $97,100, 65% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,855 residents, producing a population density of 1,626 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35208 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35208 sits at $38,561 (37% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,809. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $97,100 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $1,031 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35208 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35208.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35208, Birmingham, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,855
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
1,626
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35208?
43.4
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
3.8%
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?
$38,561
Median Household Income
-37% vs state
$23,809
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,152
Total Housing Units
5,659
Occupied Units
1,493
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,100
Median Home Value
-45% vs state
$1,031
Median Rent
1954
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
-8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
156
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+56%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35208 have decreased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -15.3% | 125 |
| 2021 | +27.3% | 160 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 180 |
| 2023 | -5.0% | 171 |
| 2024 | -8.9% | 156 |
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 139 business establishments in ZIP 35208, employing approximately 1,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,851,000.
139
Businesses
1,322
Employees
$55.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 32.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.2% |
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 35208 vs 35218 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35218 | Birmingham, AL | 7,353 | 1.1 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 1.8 mi |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 26,236 | 3.3 mi |
| 35064 | Fairfield, AL | 11,458 | 2.8 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 2.9 mi |
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 4,834 | 3.5 mi |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL | 19,686 | 4.1 mi |
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 10,419 | 3.7 mi |
| 35224 | Birmingham, AL | 6,094 | 4.1 mi |
| 35233 | Birmingham, AL | 1,308 | 4.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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