ZIP Code 35216
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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 36,408
- Median income
- $74,525
- Median home value
- $398,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.8%
- Land area
- 36.3 sq mi
1,003/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.4
Chicago
ZIP code 35216 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 36,408. The median household income is $74,525, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $398,200, 43% above the US average. 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35216 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.3 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 36,408 residents, producing a population density of 1,003 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 35216 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35216 sits at $74,525 (22% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $51,592. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 35216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35216 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 35216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35216.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
134 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 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 35216, 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
36,408
Population
36.3
Area (sq mi)
1,003
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35216?
34.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
7.5%
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?
$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
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?
15,995
Total Housing Units
14,373
Occupied Units
1,622
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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