ZIP Code 35254

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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama

Population
1,403

1,267/sq mi

Land area
1.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 35254 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 1,403.

ZIP code 35254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,403 residents, producing a population density of 1,267 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 35254 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35254 sits at , while per-capita income is $4,941. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35254 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 →

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 35254, 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

1,403

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

1,267

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35254?

19.9

Median Age

34.2%

Male

65.8%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.0%
African American 27.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$4,941

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 35254, employing approximately 429 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,291,000.

5

Businesses

429

Employees

$14.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 35254 vs 35204 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35204 Birmingham, AL 10,337 1.1 mi
35208 Birmingham, AL 14,855 1.8 mi
35218 Birmingham, AL 7,353 2.2 mi
35203 Birmingham, AL 3,798 2.8 mi
35233 Birmingham, AL 1,308 3.2 mi
35205 Birmingham, AL 19,686 3.2 mi
35234 Birmingham, AL 6,311 3.6 mi
35211 Birmingham, AL 26,236 4.6 mi
35207 Birmingham, AL 9,010 4.0 mi
35224 Birmingham, AL 6,094 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35254 in?
ZIP code 35254 (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 35254?
ZIP code 35254 in Birmingham, AL has a population of 1,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35254 is White at 66.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35254?
ZIP code 35254 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Birmingham, AL

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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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