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 High-density area
- $60,336
- Median income Below-median income area
- $338,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,927. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $338,600 (91% above the average Alabama ZIP), with only 7.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,638.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35233 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 35233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35233.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35233?
27.5
Median Age
42.5%
Male
57.5%
Female
17.8%
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?
$60,336
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$46,927
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35233 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)
$60,336 Top 43% higher than 57% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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
2,921housing units
2,921
Total Housing Units
2,585
Occupied Units
336
Vacant Units
1.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,600
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35209
Birmingham (35209)
29,544 residents
- 35205
Birmingham (35205)
19,686 residents
- 35213
Birmingham (35213)
13,185 residents
- 35204 10,337
Birmingham (35204)
10,337 residents
- 35207 9,010
Birmingham (35207)
9,010 residents
- 35222 7,884
Birmingham (35222)
7,884 residents
- 35234 6,311
Birmingham (35234)
6,311 residents
- 35203 3,798
Birmingham (35203)
3,798 residents
- 35254 1,403
Birmingham (35254)
1,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35233 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35213
Birmingham (35213)
$159,824 median income
- 35222
Birmingham (35222)
$84,066 median income
- 35209
Birmingham (35209)
$71,439 median income
- 35233 $60,336
Birmingham (35233)
$60,336 median income
- 35205 $51,158
Birmingham (35205)
$51,158 median income
- 35203 $47,434
Birmingham (35203)
$47,434 median income
- 35204 $35,420
Birmingham (35204)
$35,420 median income
- 35207 $31,486
Birmingham (35207)
$31,486 median income
- 35234 $26,831
Birmingham (35234)
$26,831 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35233, 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 (1,308 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 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.
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