Birmingham, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35211
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,236
- 572/sq mi High-density area
- $34,884
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 572
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35211 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 35211 (Birmingham, AL) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 160.1 in 2023 to 170.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, with 26,236 residents across 45.8 square miles, a density of 572 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35211 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,884 (43% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,187. The poverty rate is 33.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,200 (46% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $1,030; owner occupancy is 40.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35211 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 35211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35211.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
54 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 23
Transportation and warehousing
23 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 35211, 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
26,236
Population
45.8
Area (sq mi)
572
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35211?
36.7
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
8.1%
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?
$34,884
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$24,187
Per Capita Income
33.8%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35211 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)
$34,884 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
14,182housing units
14,182
Total Housing Units
11,599
Occupied Units
2,583
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,200
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,030
Median Rent
1966
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35211 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.8% | 126 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 139 |
| 2022 | +7.9% | 150 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 160 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 171 |
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 394 business establishments in ZIP 35211, employing approximately 10,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,121,000.
394
Businesses
10,422
Employees
$677.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 14.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 20 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
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 35211 vs 35221 →
ZIP 35211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35226
Birmingham (35226)
31,471 residents
- 35209
Birmingham (35209)
29,544 residents
- 35211
Birmingham (35211)
26,236 residents
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
14,855 residents
- 35064 11,458
Fairfield (35064)
11,458 residents
- 35228 10,419
Birmingham (35228)
10,419 residents
- 35204 10,337
Birmingham (35204)
10,337 residents
- 35218 7,353
Birmingham (35218)
7,353 residents
- 35221 4,834
Birmingham (35221)
4,834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35211 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35226
Birmingham (35226)
$124,516 median income
- 35209
Birmingham (35209)
$71,439 median income
- 35228
Birmingham (35228)
$50,815 median income
- 35064 $48,692
Fairfield (35064)
$48,692 median income
- 35208 $38,561
Birmingham (35208)
$38,561 median income
- 35204 $35,420
Birmingham (35204)
$35,420 median income
- 35211 $34,884
Birmingham (35211)
$34,884 median income
- 35221 $33,472
Birmingham (35221)
$33,472 median income
- 35218 $30,739
Birmingham (35218)
$30,739 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35211 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 4,834 | 1.6 mi |
| 35208 | Birmingham, AL | 14,855 | 3.3 mi |
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 10,419 | 2.9 mi |
| 35064 | Fairfield, AL | 11,458 | 3.3 mi |
| 35209 | Birmingham, AL | 29,544 | 3.6 mi |
| 35226 | Birmingham, AL | 31,471 | 3.9 mi |
| 35218 | Birmingham, AL | 7,353 | 4.2 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 4.6 mi |
| 35229 | Birmingham, AL | 940 | 4.9 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35211, 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 (26,236 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 35211 in?
ZIP code 35211 (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 35211?
ZIP code 35211 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 26,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35211?
The median household income in ZIP 35211 is $34,884, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35211?
The median home value in ZIP 35211 is $96,200, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35211 is African American at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35211?
ZIP code 35211 has 394 business establishments employing approximately 10,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35211 are: Other services (except public administration) (63), Retail trade (56), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35211 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 35211?
In ZIP code 35211, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 35211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35211 is 25.1 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 35211?
In ZIP code 35211, approximately 40.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35211 is 33.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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