Birmingham, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35210
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,952
- 213/sq mi High-density area
- $73,061
- Median income Near-median income area
- $255,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Birmingham pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 213
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35210 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35210 (Birmingham, AL) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.7 in 2023 to 226.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35210 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 13,952 residents across 65.5 square miles, a density of 213 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35210 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,061 (20% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,477. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $255,800 (44% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 70.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,124.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35210 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 35210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35210.
- Construction
Construction
90 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 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 35210, 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
13,952
Population
65.5
Area (sq mi)
213
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35210?
39.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
6.1%
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?
$73,061
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$41,477
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35210 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)
$73,061 Top 23% higher than 77% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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
6,785housing units
6,785
Total Housing Units
5,977
Occupied Units
808
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,800
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,124
Median Rent
1976
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35210 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 158 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 181 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 206 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 220 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 226 |
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 682 business establishments in ZIP 35210, employing approximately 15,432 people with a combined annual payroll of $949,372,000.
682
Businesses
15,432
Employees
$949.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 90 | 13.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 88 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.6% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 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 35210 vs 35206 →
ZIP 35210 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35242
Birmingham (35242)
49,545 residents
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
46,951 residents
- 35235 19,484
Birmingham (35235)
19,484 residents
- 35206 17,177
Birmingham (35206)
17,177 residents
- 35094 14,212
Leeds (35094)
14,212 residents
- 35210 13,952
Birmingham (35210)
13,952 residents
- 35213 13,185
Birmingham (35213)
13,185 residents
- 35212 11,539
Birmingham (35212)
11,539 residents
- 35223 11,043
Birmingham (35223)
11,043 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35210 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35223
Birmingham (35223)
$168,278 median income
- 35213
Birmingham (35213)
$159,824 median income
- 35242
Birmingham (35242)
$117,047 median income
- 35222
Birmingham (35222)
$84,066 median income
- 35094
Leeds (35094)
$74,625 median income
- 35210
Birmingham (35210)
$73,061 median income
- 35235 $63,295
Birmingham (35235)
$63,295 median income
- 35215 $52,793
Birmingham (35215)
$52,793 median income
- 35206 $42,549
Birmingham (35206)
$42,549 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35210 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35206 | Birmingham, AL | 17,177 | 3.2 mi |
| 35212 | Birmingham, AL | 11,539 | 5.0 mi |
| 35235 | Birmingham, AL | 19,484 | 5.5 mi |
| 35213 | Birmingham, AL | 13,185 | 5.2 mi |
| 35222 | Birmingham, AL | 7,884 | 6.2 mi |
| 35242 | Birmingham, AL | 49,545 | 8.3 mi |
| 35094 | Leeds, AL | 14,212 | 6.3 mi |
| 35223 | Birmingham, AL | 11,043 | 5.8 mi |
| 35234 | Birmingham, AL | 6,311 | 7.9 mi |
| 35215 | Birmingham, AL | 46,951 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35210, 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 (13,952 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 35210 in?
ZIP code 35210 (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 35210?
ZIP code 35210 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 13,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35210?
The median household income in ZIP 35210 is $73,061, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35210?
The median home value in ZIP 35210 is $255,800, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35210 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35210?
ZIP code 35210 has 682 business establishments employing approximately 15,432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35210 are: Construction (90), Wholesale trade (90), Retail trade (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35210 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35210?
In ZIP code 35210, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35210 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35210?
In ZIP code 35210, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35210 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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