PlainZIP

Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35233

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

1,308
301/sq mi
$60,336
Median income
$338,600
Median home value
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birmingham pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
301
people per sq mi
7%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35233 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to just 1,308 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 301 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35233 reports a modest median household income of $60,336 (1% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $46,927. Local economic indicators show a 19.1% poverty rate alongside 1.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $338,600 (91% above the state average), median rent at $1,638 a month, and owner-occupancy at 7.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is -. To put 35233 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35233.

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 35233, 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

1,308

Population

4.3

Area (sq mi)

301

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35233?

27.5

Median Age

42.5%

Male

57.5%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 47.5%
African American 25.9%
Asian 15.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$60,336

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$46,927

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35233 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,336 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,921

Total Housing Units

2,585

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

1.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 7.2%
Renter 92.8%

$338,600

Median Home Value

+91% vs state

$1,638

Median Rent

2012

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 569 business establishments in ZIP 35233, employing approximately 36,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,052,282,000.

569

Businesses

36,512

Employees

$3.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 95 16.7%
Retail trade 68 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 66 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 60 10.5%
Wholesale trade 39 6.8%
Finance and insurance 36 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 6.3%
Manufacturing 25 4.4%
Construction 24 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 2.6%
Information 14 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.5%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.7%

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 35233 vs 35203 →

ZIP 35233 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 35233 ranks #0 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 35233 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 35233 ranks #4 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
35203 Birmingham, AL 3,798 0.8 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 1.0 mi
35234 Birmingham, AL 6,311 2.2 mi
35222 Birmingham, AL 7,884 2.1 mi
35204 Birmingham, AL 10,337 2.4 mi
35209 Birmingham, AL 29,544 3.1 mi
35229 Birmingham, AL 940 3.1 mi
35213 Birmingham, AL 13,185 3.4 mi
35254 Birmingham, AL 1,403 3.2 mi
35207 Birmingham, AL 9,010 4.1 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 35233 in? ▼
ZIP code 35233 (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 35233? ▼
ZIP code 35233 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 1,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35233 is $60,336, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35233 is $338,600, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35233 is White at 47.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35233? ▼
ZIP code 35233 has 569 business establishments employing approximately 36,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35233 are: Accommodation and food services (95), Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35233? ▼
In ZIP code 35233, 83.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35233? ▼
In ZIP code 35233, approximately 7.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 92.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35233 is 19.1% 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.