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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
$73,061
Median income
$255,800
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,477. Local economic indicators show a 11.8% poverty rate alongside 7.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $255,800 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,124 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 35210 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35210?

39.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 28.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
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?

$73,061

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$41,477

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35210 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,061 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,785

Total Housing Units

5,977

Occupied Units

808

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$255,800

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35210 ranks #6 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 35210 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 35210 ranks #6 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
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

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 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.

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