PlainZIP

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
$30,739
Median income
$92,600
Median home value
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $16,404. Poverty here runs at 34.5%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. Median home value sits at $92,600 (48% below the state average), median rent at $1,002 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 35218 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 35218

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35218.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35218?

39.6

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 5.1%
African American 71.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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

$16,404

Per Capita Income

34.5%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35218 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,739 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,443

Total Housing Units

2,494

Occupied Units

949

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.1%
Renter 63.9%

$92,600

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35218 ranks #7 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 35218 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 35218 ranks #null 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.