Birmingham, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35224
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,094
- 149/sq mi High-density area
- $42,639
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.9%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 149
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35224 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35224 (Birmingham, AL) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 35224 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 6,094 residents across 40.8 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35224 reports a modest median household income of $42,639 (30% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,172. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,000 (55% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $1,073; owner occupancy is 64.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35224 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 35224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35224.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 35224, 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
6,094
Population
40.8
Area (sq mi)
149
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35224?
39.8
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$42,639
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,172
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35224 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)
$42,639 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
2,729housing units
2,729
Total Housing Units
1,854
Occupied Units
875
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,000
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,073
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 35224, employing approximately 508 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,836,000.
38
Businesses
508
Employees
$22.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 31.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.9% |
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 35224 vs 35060 →
ZIP 35224 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
19,592 residents
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
14,855 residents
- 35064
Fairfield (35064)
11,458 residents
- 35228
Birmingham (35228)
10,419 residents
- 35204
Birmingham (35204)
10,337 residents
- 35127
Pleasant Grove (35127)
10,099 residents
- 35218 7,353
Birmingham (35218)
7,353 residents
- 35224 6,094
Birmingham (35224)
6,094 residents
- 35061 1,465
Dolomite (35061)
1,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35224 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35224 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35127
Pleasant Grove (35127)
$70,317 median income
- 35061
Dolomite (35061)
$69,432 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
- 35218
Birmingham (35218)
$30,739 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35224 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35060 | Docena, AL | 414 | 2.7 mi |
| 35061 | Dolomite, AL | 1,465 | 3.3 mi |
| 35127 | Pleasant Grove, AL | 10,099 | 2.7 mi |
| 35218 | Birmingham, AL | 7,353 | 3.0 mi |
| 35064 | Fairfield, AL | 11,458 | 3.3 mi |
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 10,419 | 4.6 mi |
| 35208 | Birmingham, AL | 14,855 | 4.1 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 5.0 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 6.0 mi |
| 35214 | Birmingham, AL | 19,592 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35224, 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 (6,094 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 35224 in?
ZIP code 35224 (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 35224?
ZIP code 35224 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 6,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35224?
The median household income in ZIP 35224 is $42,639, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35224?
The median home value in ZIP 35224 is $80,000, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35224?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35224 is African American at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35224?
ZIP code 35224 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 508 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35224?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35224 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35224?
In ZIP code 35224, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 35224?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35224 is 25.7 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 35224?
In ZIP code 35224, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35224?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35224 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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