ZIP Code 35209
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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 29,544
- Median income
- $71,439
- Median home value
- $504,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.9%
- Land area
- 24.3 sq mi
1,218/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▲ 81% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.1
Chicago
ZIP code 35209 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 29,544. The median household income is $71,439, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $504,600, 81% above the US average. 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35209 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.3 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 29,544 residents, producing a population density of 1,218 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 35209 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35209 sits at $71,439 (17% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $50,432. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $504,600 (185% above the state average) with median rent at $1,318 per month, and 48.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35209 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35209 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 35209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35209.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
274 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
244 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
217 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
175 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
172 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 35209, 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
29,544
Population
24.3
Area (sq mi)
1,218
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35209?
34.1
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
7.7%
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?
$71,439
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$50,432
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 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?
15,205
Total Housing Units
13,175
Occupied Units
2,030
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$504,600
Median Home Value
+185% vs state
$1,318
Median Rent
1974
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35209 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 221 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 238 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 268 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 286 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 293 |
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 1,848 business establishments in ZIP 35209, employing approximately 39,607 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,638,748,000.
1,848
Businesses
39,607
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 274 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 244 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 217 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 175 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 172 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 136 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 114 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 106 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 105 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 98 | 5.3% |
| Information | 55 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 0.9% |
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 35209 vs 35229 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35229 | Birmingham, AL | 940 | 1.3 mi |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL | 19,686 | 2.1 mi |
| 35233 | Birmingham, AL | 1,308 | 3.1 mi |
| 35203 | Birmingham, AL | 3,798 | 3.7 mi |
| 35216 | Birmingham, AL | 36,408 | 3.5 mi |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 26,236 | 3.6 mi |
| 35234 | Birmingham, AL | 6,311 | 5.2 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 4.2 mi |
| 35243 | Birmingham, AL | 17,328 | 4.4 mi |
| 35223 | Birmingham, AL | 11,043 | 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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