Birmingham, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35214
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,592
- 284/sq mi High-density area
- $56,383
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Birmingham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 284
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35214 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 35214 (Birmingham, AL) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.1 in 2023 to 204.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35214 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 19,592 residents across 68.9 square miles, a density of 284 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35214 reports a modest median household income of $56,383 (7% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,561. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,500 (7% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,068; 64.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, 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 35214 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 35214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35214.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 35214, 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
19,592
Population
68.9
Area (sq mi)
284
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35214?
44.9
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$56,383
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$31,561
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35214 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)
$56,383 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
8,172housing units
8,172
Total Housing Units
7,131
Occupied Units
1,041
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,500
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,068
Median Rent
1972
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35214 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 141 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 150 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 177 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 201 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 204 |
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 232 business establishments in ZIP 35214, employing approximately 3,756 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,309,000.
232
Businesses
3,756
Employees
$178.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 17.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 12 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Information | 6 | 2.6% |
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 35214 vs 35218 →
ZIP 35214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
19,592 residents
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
14,855 residents
- 35204
Birmingham (35204)
10,337 residents
- 35207
Birmingham (35207)
9,010 residents
- 35218 7,353
Birmingham (35218)
7,353 residents
- 35068 7,232
Fultondale (35068)
7,232 residents
- 35224 6,094
Birmingham (35224)
6,094 residents
- 35117 5,367
Mount Olive (35117)
5,367 residents
- 35254 1,403
Birmingham (35254)
1,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35214 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35214 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35117
Mount Olive (35117)
$92,730 median income
- 35068
Fultondale (35068)
$73,750 median income
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
$56,383 median income
- 35224
Birmingham (35224)
$42,639 median income
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
$38,561 median income
- 35204 $35,420
Birmingham (35204)
$35,420 median income
- 35207 $31,486
Birmingham (35207)
$31,486 median income
- 35218 $30,739
Birmingham (35218)
$30,739 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35214 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35218 | Birmingham, AL | 7,353 | 4.8 mi |
| 35060 | Docena, AL | 414 | 3.4 mi |
| 35207 | Birmingham, AL | 9,010 | 4.0 mi |
| 35068 | Fultondale, AL | 7,232 | 4.1 mi |
| 35208 | Birmingham, AL | 14,855 | 5.6 mi |
| 35036 | Brookside, AL | 297 | 4.9 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 4.6 mi |
| 35117 | Mount Olive, AL | 5,367 | 6.6 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 4.8 mi |
| 35224 | Birmingham, AL | 6,094 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35214, 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 (19,592 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 35214 in?
ZIP code 35214 (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 35214?
ZIP code 35214 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 19,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35214?
The median household income in ZIP 35214 is $56,383, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35214?
The median home value in ZIP 35214 is $164,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35214 is African American at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35214?
ZIP code 35214 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 3,756 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35214 are: Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (33), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35214 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 35214?
In ZIP code 35214, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 35214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35214 is 24.9 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 35214?
In ZIP code 35214, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35214 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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