PlainZIP

Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35222

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

7,884
816/sq mi
$84,066
Median income
$399,800
Median home value
61.3%
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 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
816
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35222 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 7,884 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 816 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,066 (38% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $63,877. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $399,800 (126% above the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 56.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35222 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 35222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35222.

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 35222, 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

7,884

Population

9.7

Area (sq mi)

816

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35222?

35.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 23.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$84,066

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$63,877

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35222 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,066 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,409

Total Housing Units

3,948

Occupied Units

461

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%

$399,800

Median Home Value

+126% vs state

$1,114

Median Rent

1958

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35222 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 222
2021 +8.7% 242
2022 +14.6% 277
2023 +5.1% 291
2024 +1.9% 297

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 418 business establishments in ZIP 35222, employing approximately 8,483 people with a combined annual payroll of $628,859,000.

418

Businesses

8,483

Employees

$628.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 61 14.6%
Retail trade 55 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 43 10.3%
Construction 41 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 7.2%
Manufacturing 28 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 27 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 21 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.4%
Finance and insurance 11 2.6%
Information 7 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.4%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35222 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 35222 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 35222 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 35222 ranks #3 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
35212 Birmingham, AL 11,539 1.9 mi
35203 Birmingham, AL 3,798 2.3 mi
35213 Birmingham, AL 13,185 2.0 mi
35233 Birmingham, AL 1,308 2.1 mi
35234 Birmingham, AL 6,311 2.2 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 3.0 mi
35223 Birmingham, AL 11,043 3.2 mi
35204 Birmingham, AL 10,337 4.0 mi
35229 Birmingham, AL 940 4.2 mi
35217 Birmingham, AL 13,729 5.8 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 35222 in? ▼
ZIP code 35222 (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 35222? ▼
ZIP code 35222 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 7,884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35222? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35222 is $84,066, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35222? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35222 is $399,800, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35222? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35222 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35222? ▼
ZIP code 35222 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 8,483 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35222? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35222 are: Wholesale trade (61), Retail trade (55), Professional, scientific, and technical services (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35222? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35222 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 35222? ▼
In ZIP code 35222, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.3% 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 35222? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35222 is 18.3 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 35222? ▼
In ZIP code 35222, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35222? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35222 is 16.7% 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.