Birmingham, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35228
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,419
- 930/sq mi High-density area
- $50,815
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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 low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 930
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35228 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 35228 (Birmingham, AL) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 35228 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 10,419 residents across 11.2 square miles, a density of 930 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35228 reports a modest median household income of $50,815 (17% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,388. The poverty rate is 22.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,700 (47% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $1,128; owner occupancy is 58.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35228 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 35228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35228.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 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 35228, 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
10,419
Population
11.2
Area (sq mi)
930
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35228?
38.8
Median Age
38.9%
Male
61.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$50,815
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,388
Per Capita Income
22.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35228 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)
$50,815 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
4,789housing units
4,789
Total Housing Units
3,969
Occupied Units
820
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,700
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,128
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 35228, employing approximately 813 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,389,000.
89
Businesses
813
Employees
$28.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 33.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 12.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.4% |
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 35228 vs 35064 →
ZIP 35228 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35209
Birmingham (35209)
29,544 residents
- 35020
Bessemer (35020)
27,139 residents
- 35211
Birmingham (35211)
26,236 residents
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
14,855 residents
- 35064 11,458
Fairfield (35064)
11,458 residents
- 35228 10,419
Birmingham (35228)
10,419 residents
- 35127 10,099
Pleasant Grove (35127)
10,099 residents
- 35218 7,353
Birmingham (35218)
7,353 residents
- 35224 6,094
Birmingham (35224)
6,094 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35228 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35228 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35209
Birmingham (35209)
$71,439 median income
- 35127
Pleasant Grove (35127)
$70,317 median income
- 35061
Dolomite (35061)
$69,432 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
- 35020
Bessemer (35020)
$35,362 median income
- 35211
Birmingham (35211)
$34,884 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35228 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35064 | Fairfield, AL | 11,458 | 1.4 mi |
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 4,834 | 1.4 mi |
| 35061 | Dolomite, AL | 1,465 | 2.3 mi |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 26,236 | 2.9 mi |
| 35218 | Birmingham, AL | 7,353 | 3.9 mi |
| 35208 | Birmingham, AL | 14,855 | 3.7 mi |
| 35020 | Bessemer, AL | 27,139 | 4.1 mi |
| 35224 | Birmingham, AL | 6,094 | 4.6 mi |
| 35127 | Pleasant Grove, AL | 10,099 | 4.0 mi |
| 35209 | Birmingham, AL | 29,544 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35228, 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 (10,419 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 35228 in?
ZIP code 35228 (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 35228?
ZIP code 35228 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 10,419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35228?
The median household income in ZIP 35228 is $50,815, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35228?
The median home value in ZIP 35228 is $93,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35228?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35228 is African American at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35228?
ZIP code 35228 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 813 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35228?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35228 are: Retail trade (30), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35228?
In ZIP code 35228, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 35228?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35228 is 24.3 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 35228?
In ZIP code 35228, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35228?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35228 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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