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Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35216

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

36,408
1,003/sq mi
$74,525
Median income
$398,200
Median home value
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birmingham pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1,003
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35216 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, with 36,408 residents across 36.3 square miles, a density of 1,003 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,525 (22% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $51,592. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $398,200 (125% above the state average) with median rent at $1,373 per month, and 55.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 23 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 35216 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 35216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35216.

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 35216, 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

36,408

Population

36.3

Area (sq mi)

1,003

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35216?

34.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 22.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$74,525

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$51,592

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35216 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,525 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,995

Total Housing Units

14,373

Occupied Units

1,622

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.6%
Renter 44.4%

$398,200

Median Home Value

+125% vs state

$1,373

Median Rent

1977

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35216 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 180
2021 +8.0% 194
2022 +13.3% 220
2023 +7.7% 237
2024 +2.1% 242

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 1,054 business establishments in ZIP 35216, employing approximately 13,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $693,254,000.

1,054

Businesses

13,422

Employees

$693.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 151 14.3%
Retail trade 150 14.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 134 12.7%
Finance and insurance 103 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 91 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 85 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 7.5%
Construction 69 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 5.6%
Wholesale trade 45 4.3%
Educational services 18 1.7%
Manufacturing 15 1.4%
Information 14 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.2%

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 35216 vs 35229 →

ZIP 35216 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 35216 ranks #2 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 35216 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 35216 ranks #6 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
35229 Birmingham, AL 940 3.2 mi
35243 Birmingham, AL 17,328 3.2 mi
35209 Birmingham, AL 29,544 3.5 mi
35226 Birmingham, AL 31,471 3.6 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 5.4 mi
35244 Birmingham, AL 32,390 5.0 mi
35233 Birmingham, AL 1,308 6.3 mi
35211 Birmingham, AL 26,236 5.3 mi
35223 Birmingham, AL 11,043 5.5 mi
35242 Birmingham, AL 49,545 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

35215 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 46,951
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
35211 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 26,236

Related Areas

Jefferson County Birmingham, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35216 in? ▼
ZIP code 35216 (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 35216? ▼
ZIP code 35216 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 36,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35216 is $74,525, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35216 is $398,200, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35216 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35216? ▼
ZIP code 35216 has 1,054 business establishments employing approximately 13,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35216 are: Health care and social assistance (151), Retail trade (150), Professional, scientific, and technical services (134). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35216? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35216 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 35216? ▼
In ZIP code 35216, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.8% 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 35216? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35216 is 22.6 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 35216? ▼
In ZIP code 35216, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35216 is 8.0% 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.