ZIP Code 35226
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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 31,471
- Median income
- $124,516
- Median home value
- $411,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.3%
- Land area
- 46.3 sq mi
679/sq mi
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35226 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 31,471. The median household income is $124,516, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $411,000, 48% above the US average. 69.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35226 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.3 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 31,471 residents, producing a population density of 679 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 35226 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35226 sits at $124,516 (104% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $57,371. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $411,000 (132% above the state average) with median rent at $1,499 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35226 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35226 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 35226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35226.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
105 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
53 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 35226, 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
31,471
Population
46.3
Area (sq mi)
679
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35226?
37.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
9.4%
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?
$124,516
Median Household Income
+104% vs state
$57,371
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
15,183
Total Housing Units
14,435
Occupied Units
748
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$411,000
Median Home Value
+132% vs state
$1,499
Median Rent
1984
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35226 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 168 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 184 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 209 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 222 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 231 |
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 581 business establishments in ZIP 35226, employing approximately 4,807 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,698,000.
581
Businesses
4,807
Employees
$204.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 105 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 45 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.2% |
| 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35226 vs 35244 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35244 | Birmingham, AL | 32,390 | 3.3 mi |
| 35216 | Birmingham, AL | 36,408 | 3.6 mi |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 26,236 | 3.9 mi |
| 35209 | Birmingham, AL | 29,544 | 5.0 mi |
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 4,834 | 4.7 mi |
| 35020 | Bessemer, AL | 27,139 | 6.2 mi |
| 35229 | Birmingham, AL | 940 | 5.6 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 8.5 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 8.2 mi |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL | 19,686 | 7.0 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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