Alabama is home to 619 ZIP codes that span all 67 counties and serve 463 cities and communities across the state. Ranging from 35004 in the north-central region to 36925 near the Mississippi border, these ZIP codes use prefixes from 350 through 369 to cover everything from the Appalachian foothills to the Gulf Coast. Jefferson County, home to Birmingham, leads the state with 66 ZIP codes, reflecting its role as Alabama's most populous and economically significant county. Whether you're looking up a ZIP code for Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, or a small rural town, ZipCodesToGo.com provides a complete and easy-to-search reference for every Alabama ZIP code.
Alabama ZIP codes begin with prefixes ranging from 350 through 369, covering the state from north to south. The 350–359 prefixes generally serve the northern and central regions of the state, including major cities like Birmingham and Huntsville, while the 360–369 prefixes cover the southern portions, including Montgomery, Mobile, and the Gulf Coast area. These prefixes are assigned by the USPS Sectional Center Facilities (SCFs) that process and distribute mail throughout Alabama.
Jefferson County leads Alabama with 66 ZIP codes, which reflects its status as the most populous county in the state and home to Birmingham, Alabama's largest city and a sprawling metropolitan area with numerous distinct communities, suburbs, and neighborhoods.
Quick facts
Alabama was among the first states to receive ZIP codes when the system launched on July 1, 1963, and because states were assigned codes alphabetically, Alabama received some of the lowest ZIP code numbers in the country, starting in the 350xx range.
The ZIP code 35004, assigned to Moody in St. Clair County, is the lowest ZIP code in Alabama, while 36925 in Sumter County near the Mississippi border is the highest.
Birmingham alone uses over 30 distinct ZIP codes, making it one of the most ZIP-code-dense cities in the southeastern United States relative to its population size.
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes are in Birmingham, Alabama?
Birmingham, Alabama uses a wide range of ZIP codes primarily in the 352xx prefix range. Some of the most well-known Birmingham ZIP codes include 35203 and 35204 in the downtown core, 35205 in the Five Points South and Southside neighborhoods, 35206 in the eastern part of the city, 35209 in the Homewood and Mountain Brook area, 35213 in the Highland Park area, and 35222 in the Avondale neighborhood. In total, Birmingham and its immediate surrounding areas are served by more than 30 ZIP codes.
How many ZIP codes does Alabama have?
Alabama has a total of 619 ZIP codes, spanning 67 counties and serving 463 cities and communities across the state. These ZIP codes range from 35004 in the north-central part of the state to 36925 in the western part near the Mississippi border.
What do Alabama ZIP codes start with?
Alabama ZIP codes start with the digits 35 or 36. More specifically, the state uses 19 three-digit prefixes: 350, 351, 352, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, and 369. The 35x prefixes generally cover northern and central Alabama, while the 36x prefixes serve the southern half of the state. You may notice that prefix 353 is not used in Alabama.
Which county in Alabama has the most ZIP codes?
Jefferson County has the most ZIP codes in Alabama with 66, far more than any other county in the state. This is due to Jefferson County being the most populous county and home to Birmingham, the state's largest city. Mobile County ranks second with 37 ZIP codes, serving the port city of Mobile and its surrounding communities, and Montgomery County comes in third with 30 ZIP codes, covering the state capital and its suburbs.
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Demographics & statistics
5,006,006
Population
39.7
Median age
$62,820
Median household income
$33,445
Per capita income
$146,277
Median home value
$729
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
1,708,739
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
MaleFemale
147,244
Under 5
144,197
151,093
5–9
147,966
164,621
10–14
161,213
167,682
15–19
164,212
169,243
20–24
165,740
327,080
25–34
320,310
310,945
35–44
304,508
315,099
45–54
308,576
167,505
55–59
164,038
169,395
60–64
165,889
262,101
65–74
256,676
132,996
75–84
130,244
44,174
85+
43,259
← Male
Female →
Age summary
Group
Count
%
Under 18
1,109,310
20.9%
18 and over
3,896,696
79.1%
65 and over
869,450
19.1%
Median age
39.7 years
Race & ethnicity
White64.2%
Black or African American25.5%
Two or more races3.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Other race1.8%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Group
Count
%
White
3,316,670
64.2%
Black or African American
1,318,005
25.5%
Two or more races
184,894
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
161,663
3.1%
Other race
93,844
1.8%
Asian
69,262
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
21,078
0.4%
Household income
Under $10k7.1%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k10.9%
$25k–$35k10.0%
$35k–$50k12.8%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k12.1%
$100k–$150k13.4%
$150k–$200k5.7%
$200k+4.8%
Range
% of households
Under $10k
7.1%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
4.8%
Median income
$62,820
Housing
Home values
Under $50k16.7%
$50k–$100k19.8%
$100k–$150k15.3%
$150k–$200k13.4%
$200k–$300k17.4%
$300k–$500k11.6%
$500k–$1M4.3%
$1M+0.9%
Housing overview
Metric
Value
Median home value
$146,277
Median rent / month
$729
Owner occupied
75.4%
Renter occupied
24.6%
Vacant
19.5%
Single-family detached
67.8%
Large apartment buildings
2.0%
Mobile homes
22.0%
Median rooms
5.8
Avg household size (owned)
2.60
Year built
Era
%
2020 or later
0.6%
2010–2019
8.7%
2000–2009
14.4%
1990–1999
18.6%
1980–1989
14.3%
1970–1979
15.8%
1960–1969
10.6%
1950–1959
7.4%
1940–1949
3.8%
1939 or earlier
5.7%
Bedrooms
Size
% of units
No bedroom (studio)
1.3%
1 bedroom
4.7%
2 bedrooms
21.9%
3 bedrooms
52.5%
4 bedrooms
16.1%
5+ bedrooms
3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles
% of households
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3 or more
29.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type
%
Utility gas
17.8%
Electricity
68.2%
Propane / LP gas
11.6%
Fuel oil
0.2%
Wood
1.6%
No fuel used
0.5%
Households & families
Household type
Count
%
Married-couple family
906,222
48.3%
Cohabiting couple
91,488
4.4%
Male householder, no spouse
345,049
18.5%
Female householder, no spouse
588,191
28.9%
Households with children under 18
566,657
27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)
614,853
35.0%
Average household size
2.58
Marital status
Status
Male
Female
Never married
32.7%
26.0%
Married
49.6%
47.0%
Separated
2.0%
2.5%
Widowed
3.7%
11.9%
Divorced
11.9%
12.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade4.6%
Some HS, no diploma10.4%
HS graduate35.2%
Some college, no degree20.9%
Associate's degree9.0%
Bachelor's degree12.3%
Graduate / professional7.5%
Metric
%
HS diploma or higher
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type
Count
%
Nursery / preschool
68,407
5.5%
Kindergarten
61,454
5.4%
Elementary school
490,637
43.4%
High school
256,438
22.8%
College / grad school
307,778
21.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare21.0%
Manufacturing17.1%
Retail trade11.3%
Construction8.2%
Professional & management8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality7.0%
Transportation & utilities6.3%
Public administration5.4%
Other services4.9%
Finance & real estate4.3%
Agriculture & mining2.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Information1.1%
Occupation
Category
%
Management, business & arts
30.8%
Service
15.9%
Sales & office
19.7%
Natural resources & construction
12.3%
Production & transportation
20.8%
Employment type
Type
%
Private sector
77.7%
Government
15.6%
Self-employed
6.2%
Unpaid family workers
0.1%
Commute
Method
%
Drive alone
83.6%
Carpool
8.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Walk
1.3%
Other means
1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)
27.3
Poverty
All people17.5%
Under 18 years24.4%
18 and over15.5%
Married-couple families6.7%
Female-led households30.9%
Income support
Source
% of households
Social Security
40.1%
Retirement income
25.8%
Supplemental Security
8.1%
Cash public assistance
1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP
15.3%
Health indicators
Condition
%
High blood pressure
43.1%
High cholesterol
36.1%
Heart disease
7.9%
Stroke
4.2%
Asthma
10.2%
Arthritis
32.6%
Kidney disease
3.5%
Pulmonary disease
9.7%
Cancer
6.6%
Behavior / access
%
Binge drinking
14.1%
No physical activity
30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep
39.2%
Fair or poor health
22.0%
Poor mental health
16.9%
Poor physical health
13.3%
No health insurance
17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)
76.0%
Visited dentist
57.4%
Cholesterol screening
89.8%
Teeth loss
18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans
Count
%
Civilian veterans
315,983
7.9%
Disability
%
Any disability
19.1%
Under 18
5.1%
18–64 years
17.0%
65 and over
40.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type
%
Private insurance
62.9%
Public insurance
41.4%
Uninsured under 19
3.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language
Count
%
English only
4,714,565
94.5%
Spanish
100,813
1.4%
Other Indo-European
68,811
1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander
8,705
0.1%
Other languages
19,520
0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin
Count
%
Native born (US)
4,829,611
97.8%
Born in same state
4,783,165
97.0%
Born in different state
3,442,069
72.3%
Foreign born
46,446
0.7%
Naturalized citizen
176,395
2.2%
Not a US citizen
73,871
39.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry
Count
%
Arab
743,123
14.8%
French
496,924
9.9%
Italian
393,562
7.9%
English
26,677
0.5%
Polish
16,652
0.3%
Ancestry
Count
%
German
8,013
0.2%
Irish
5,694
0.1%
Dutch
5,150
0.1%
Norwegian
1,877
0%
Technology access
Metric
% of households
Computer access
38.7%
Internet access
87.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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