ZIP Code 35229

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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama

Population
940

2,116/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 19.9

Land area
0.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 35229 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 940. 0

ZIP code 35229 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 940 residents, producing a population density of 2,116 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 35229 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35229 sits at , while per-capita income is $4,323. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35229 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35229 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 →

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 35229, 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

940

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

2,116

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35229?

19.9

Median Age

28.4%

Male

71.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 26.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$4,323

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 0.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

32

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 35229, employing approximately 2,215 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,779,000.

6

Businesses

2,215

Employees

$85.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 35229 vs 35209 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35209 Birmingham, AL 29,544 1.3 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 2.3 mi
35216 Birmingham, AL 36,408 3.2 mi
35233 Birmingham, AL 1,308 3.1 mi
35243 Birmingham, AL 17,328 3.2 mi
35223 Birmingham, AL 11,043 3.3 mi
35203 Birmingham, AL 3,798 3.9 mi
35222 Birmingham, AL 7,884 4.2 mi
35213 Birmingham, AL 13,185 3.9 mi
35234 Birmingham, AL 6,311 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35229 in?
ZIP code 35229 (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 35229?
ZIP code 35229 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35229 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35229?
ZIP code 35229 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 2,215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Birmingham, AL

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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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