ZIP Code 35213
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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 13,185
- Median income
- $159,824
- Median home value
- $789,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 86.8%
- Land area
- 16.4 sq mi
802/sq mi
▲ 110% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 184% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Chicago
ZIP code 35213 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 13,185. The median household income is $159,824, which is 110% above the national average. Median home value is $789,800, 184% above the US average. 86.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35213 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.4 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 13,185 residents, producing a population density of 802 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 35213 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35213 sits at $159,824 (162% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $111,900. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $789,800 (346% above the state average) with median rent at $1,795 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35213 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 86.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35213 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 35213
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35213.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 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 35213, 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
13,185
Population
16.4
Area (sq mi)
802
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35213?
36.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$159,824
Median Household Income
+162% vs state
$111,900
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
6,909
Total Housing Units
6,621
Occupied Units
288
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$789,800
Median Home Value
+346% vs state
$1,795
Median Rent
1964
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35213 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 206 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 222 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 245 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 272 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 286 |
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 360 business establishments in ZIP 35213, employing approximately 6,088 people with a combined annual payroll of $327,567,000.
360
Businesses
6,088
Employees
$327.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 18.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 16.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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 35213 vs 35223 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35223 | Birmingham, AL | 11,043 | 1.4 mi |
| 35222 | Birmingham, AL | 7,884 | 2.0 mi |
| 35212 | Birmingham, AL | 11,539 | 2.9 mi |
| 35233 | Birmingham, AL | 1,308 | 3.4 mi |
| 35243 | Birmingham, AL | 17,328 | 4.4 mi |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL | 19,686 | 3.9 mi |
| 35203 | Birmingham, AL | 3,798 | 3.9 mi |
| 35229 | Birmingham, AL | 940 | 3.9 mi |
| 35206 | Birmingham, AL | 17,177 | 4.7 mi |
| 35234 | Birmingham, AL | 6,311 | 4.2 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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