Birmingham, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35218
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,353
- 1,084/sq mi High-density area
- $30,739
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Birmingham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,084
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35218 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35218 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 7,353 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 1,084 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35218 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,739 (50% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,404. The poverty rate is 34.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $92,600 (48% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $1,002; owner occupancy is 36.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35218 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 35218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35218.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade 8
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 35218, 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
7,353
Population
6.8
Area (sq mi)
1,084
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35218?
39.6
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
5.2%
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?
$30,739
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$16,404
Per Capita Income
34.5%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35218 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)
$30,739 4th percentile higher than 4% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,443housing units
3,443
Total Housing Units
2,494
Occupied Units
949
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,600
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,002
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 90 business establishments in ZIP 35218, employing approximately 1,470 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,044,000.
90
Businesses
1,470
Employees
$70.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 26.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.3% |
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 35218 vs 35208 →
ZIP 35218 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35211
Birmingham (35211)
26,236 residents
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
19,592 residents
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
14,855 residents
- 35064
Fairfield (35064)
11,458 residents
- 35228 10,419
Birmingham (35228)
10,419 residents
- 35204 10,337
Birmingham (35204)
10,337 residents
- 35218 7,353
Birmingham (35218)
7,353 residents
- 35224 6,094
Birmingham (35224)
6,094 residents
- 35221 4,834
Birmingham (35221)
4,834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35218 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35218 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35233
Birmingham (35233)
$60,336 median income
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
$56,383 median income
- 35228
Birmingham (35228)
$50,815 median income
- 35064
Fairfield (35064)
$48,692 median income
- 35224
Birmingham (35224)
$42,639 median income
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
$38,561 median income
- 35204
Birmingham (35204)
$35,420 median income
- 35211
Birmingham (35211)
$34,884 median income
- 35221
Birmingham (35221)
$33,472 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35218 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35208 | Birmingham, AL | 14,855 | 1.1 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 2.2 mi |
| 35064 | Fairfield, AL | 11,458 | 2.7 mi |
| 35224 | Birmingham, AL | 6,094 | 3.0 mi |
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 4,834 | 4.0 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 3.3 mi |
| 35214 | Birmingham, AL | 19,592 | 4.8 mi |
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 10,419 | 3.9 mi |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 26,236 | 4.2 mi |
| 35233 | Birmingham, AL | 1,308 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35218, 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 (7,353 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 35218 in?
ZIP code 35218 (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 35218?
ZIP code 35218 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 7,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35218?
The median household income in ZIP 35218 is $30,739, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35218?
The median home value in ZIP 35218 is $92,600, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35218 is African American at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35218?
ZIP code 35218 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 1,470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35218?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35218 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35218?
In ZIP code 35218, 40.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% 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 35218?
In ZIP code 35218, approximately 36.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35218 is 34.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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