PlainZIP

Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35223

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

11,043
519/sq mi
$168,278
Median income
$775,100
Median home value
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birmingham pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
519
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35223 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35223 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 11,043 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 519 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35223 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,278 (176% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $99,041. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $775,100 (338% above the state average) with median rent at $1,395 per month, and 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, 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 35223 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 35223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35223.

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 35223, 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

11,043

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

519

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35223?

48.6

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$168,278

Median Household Income

+176% vs state

$99,041

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35223 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$168,278 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 89.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,699

Total Housing Units

4,308

Occupied Units

391

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$775,100

Median Home Value

+338% vs state

$1,395

Median Rent

1967

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35223 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 174
2021 +7.7% 187
2022 +15.6% 216
2023 +6.8% 231
2024 +4.6% 241

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 555 business establishments in ZIP 35223, employing approximately 8,773 people with a combined annual payroll of $731,835,000.

555

Businesses

8,773

Employees

$731.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 123 22.2%
Finance and insurance 78 14.1%
Retail trade 62 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 61 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 41 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 33 6.0%
Construction 25 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.4%
Wholesale trade 17 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.7%
Information 10 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.7%
Manufacturing 3 0.5%

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 35223 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 35223 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 35223 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 35223 ranks the highest 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
35213 Birmingham, AL 13,185 1.4 mi
35243 Birmingham, AL 17,328 3.1 mi
35222 Birmingham, AL 7,884 3.2 mi
35229 Birmingham, AL 940 3.3 mi
35212 Birmingham, AL 11,539 4.3 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 4.1 mi
35233 Birmingham, AL 1,308 4.0 mi
35209 Birmingham, AL 29,544 4.5 mi
35203 Birmingham, AL 3,798 4.7 mi
35206 Birmingham, AL 17,177 5.9 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 35223 in? ▼
ZIP code 35223 (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 35223? ▼
ZIP code 35223 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 11,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35223? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35223 is $168,278, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35223? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35223 is $775,100, which is 179% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35223? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35223 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35223? ▼
ZIP code 35223 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 8,773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35223? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35223 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (123), Finance and insurance (78), Retail trade (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35223? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35223 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 35223? ▼
In ZIP code 35223, 89.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.9% 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 35223? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35223 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 35223? ▼
In ZIP code 35223, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35223? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35223 is 7.4% 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.