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Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35213

Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,185
802/sq mi
$159,824
Median income
$789,800
Median home value
86.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birmingham pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
802
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35213 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 13,185 residents across 16.4 square miles, a density of 802 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35213 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,824 (162% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $111,900. Local economic indicators show a 2.5% poverty rate alongside 1.5% unemployment. 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 86.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 35213 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 35213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35213.

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 35213, 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

13,185

Population

16.4

Area (sq mi)

802

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35213?

36.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

How ZIP 35213 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$159,824 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 90.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 86.8%

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

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$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 35213 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 35213 ranks #4 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 35213 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 35213 ranks #2 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
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

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 35213 in? ▼
ZIP code 35213 (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 35213? ▼
ZIP code 35213 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 13,185 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35213? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35213 is $159,824, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35213? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35213 is $789,800, which is 184% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35213? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35213 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35213? ▼
ZIP code 35213 has 360 business establishments employing approximately 6,088 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35213? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35213 are: Health care and social assistance (68), Professional, scientific, and technical services (59), Real estate and rental and leasing (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35213? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35213 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 35213? ▼
In ZIP code 35213, 90.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35213? ▼
In ZIP code 35213, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35213? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35213 is 2.5% 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.