PlainZIP

Birmingham, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35244

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

32,390
576/sq mi
$113,450
Median income
$412,000
Median home value
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birmingham pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
576
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35244 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35244 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, with 32,390 residents across 56.3 square miles, a density of 576 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35244 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,450 (86% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $58,341. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Median home value sits at $412,000 (133% above the state average), median rent at $1,472 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35244, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 35244

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birmingham, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35244.

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 35244, 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

32,390

Population

56.3

Area (sq mi)

576

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35244?

38.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 19.4%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$113,450

Median Household Income

+86% vs state

$58,341

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35244 ranks nationally

Birmingham, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,450 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,877

Total Housing Units

15,272

Occupied Units

605

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$412,000

Median Home Value

+133% vs state

$1,472

Median Rent

1996

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35244 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 145
2021 +8.8% 158
2022 +20.2% 189
2023 +4.5% 198
2024 +0.8% 200

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 1,511 business establishments in ZIP 35244, employing approximately 30,005 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,105,499,000.

1,511

Businesses

30,005

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 235 15.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 206 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 164 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 161 10.7%
Finance and insurance 140 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 121 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 94 6.2%
Wholesale trade 87 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 84 5.6%
Construction 79 5.2%
Information 42 2.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 24 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.2%
Manufacturing 17 1.1%
Educational services 13 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35244 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 35244 ranks #2 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 35244 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 35244 ranks #2 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
35226 Birmingham, AL 31,471 3.3 mi
35124 Pelham, AL 23,020 4.5 mi
35216 Birmingham, AL 36,408 5.0 mi
35209 Birmingham, AL 29,544 7.8 mi
35211 Birmingham, AL 26,236 7.2 mi
35229 Birmingham, AL 940 8.0 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 9.8 mi
35007 Alabaster, AL 26,225 9.7 mi
35221 Birmingham, AL 4,834 7.9 mi
35022 Bessemer, AL 18,888 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

35215 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 46,951
35216 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 36,408
35226 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 31,471
35209 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 29,544
35020 standard
Bessemer, AL
Pop: 27,139
35211 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 26,236

Related Areas

Jefferson County Birmingham, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35244 in? ▼
ZIP code 35244 (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 35244? ▼
ZIP code 35244 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 32,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35244? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35244 is $113,450, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35244? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35244 is $412,000, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35244? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35244 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35244? ▼
ZIP code 35244 has 1,511 business establishments employing approximately 30,005 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35244? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35244 are: Retail trade (235), Professional, scientific, and technical services (206), Accommodation and food services (164). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35244? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35244 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 35244? ▼
In ZIP code 35244, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.3% 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 35244? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35244 is 24.6 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 35244? ▼
In ZIP code 35244, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35244? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35244 is 4.2% 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.