PlainZIP

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
$34,884
Median income
$96,200
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,187. 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $96,200 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,030 per month, and 40.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 35211 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35211?

36.7

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 10.9%
African American 77.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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

$24,187

Per Capita Income

33.8%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35211 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,884 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,182

Total Housing Units

11,599

Occupied Units

2,583

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.3%
Renter 59.7%

$96,200

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35211 ranks #3 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 35211 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 35211 ranks #7 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
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

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 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.

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