ZIP Code 35222
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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,884
- Median income
- $84,066
- Median home value
- $399,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 61.3%
- Land area
- 9.7 sq mi
816/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35222 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 7,884. The median household income is $84,066, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $399,800, 44% above the US average. 61.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.7 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,884 residents, producing a population density of 816 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 35222 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35222 sits at $84,066 (38% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $63,877. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 35222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 35222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35222.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 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 35222, 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
7,884
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
816
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35222?
35.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
2.8%
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?
$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
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?
4,409
Total Housing Units
3,948
Occupied Units
461
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35222 vs 35212 →
| 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 |
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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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