ZIP Code 35235
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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 19,484
- Median income
- $63,295
- Median home value
- $194,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.1%
- Land area
- 36.3 sq mi
537/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Chicago
ZIP code 35235 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 19,484. The median household income is $63,295, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $194,500, 30% below the US average. 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35235 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.3 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 19,484 residents, producing a population density of 537 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 35235 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35235 sits at $63,295 (4% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,084. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $194,500 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,404 per month, and 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35235 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 35235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35235.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 48
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 46
Other services (except public administration)
46 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 35235?
39.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
4.3%
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?
$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
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?
9,308
Total Housing Units
8,297
Occupied Units
1,011
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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