PlainZIP

Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35235

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

19,484
537/sq mi
$63,295
Median income
$194,500
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birmingham pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
537
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35235 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 19,484 residents across 36.3 square miles, a density of 537 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35235 reports a modest median household income of $63,295 (4% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,084. Local economic indicators show a 20.8% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $194,500 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,404 a month; 65.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 35235 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 35235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35235.

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 35235, 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

19,484

Population

36.3

Area (sq mi)

537

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35235?

39.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 26.8%
African American 65.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$63,295

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$32,084

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35235 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,295 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,308

Total Housing Units

8,297

Occupied Units

1,011

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$194,500

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,404

Median Rent

1981

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

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35235 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 130
2021 +12.2% 146
2022 +14.8% 167
2023 +9.1% 182
2024 -2.5% 178

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 533 business establishments in ZIP 35235, employing approximately 9,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $502,499,000.

533

Businesses

9,771

Employees

$502.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 121 22.7%
Health care and social assistance 118 22.1%
Accommodation and food services 54 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 46 8.6%
Finance and insurance 34 6.4%
Construction 26 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.8%
Wholesale trade 13 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.3%
Information 12 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 35235 vs 35215 →

ZIP 35235 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 35235 ranks #4 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 35235 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 35235 ranks #6 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
35215 Birmingham, AL 46,951 3.7 mi
35210 Birmingham, AL 13,952 5.5 mi
35173 Trussville, AL 25,176 5.2 mi
35126 Pinson, AL 21,725 7.4 mi
35206 Birmingham, AL 17,177 5.3 mi
35217 Birmingham, AL 13,729 6.5 mi
35119 New Castle, AL 116 7.3 mi
35212 Birmingham, AL 11,539 8.0 mi
35094 Leeds, AL 14,212 8.8 mi
35213 Birmingham, AL 13,185 9.8 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 35235 in? ▼
ZIP code 35235 (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 35235? ▼
ZIP code 35235 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 19,484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35235 is $63,295, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35235 is $194,500, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35235 is African American at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35235? ▼
ZIP code 35235 has 533 business establishments employing approximately 9,771 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35235? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35235 are: Retail trade (121), Health care and social assistance (118), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35235? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35235 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35235? ▼
In ZIP code 35235, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 35235? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35235 is 24.7 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 35235? ▼
In ZIP code 35235, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35235 is 20.8% 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.