35203 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35203 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 2.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35203

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,800. Renters make up the majority at 75%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($42,596) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 35203 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,157

population

2.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35246 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35295 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35282 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35293 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35285 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35291 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35294 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35287 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35298 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35292 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35249 Birmingham (0.3 mi) 35288 Birmingham (0.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,157
Population density	1,518 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	2.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.5193
Longitude	-86.8075
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.2%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.0%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,157

Population

1,518

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$42,596

Median household income

$37,755

Per capita income

$284,800

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

24.7%

Home ownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

763

Housing units

36.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

135

20–24

478

25–34

264

341

35–44

188

205

45–54

114

243

55–59

134

173

60–64

205

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	252	8.0%
18 and over	2,905	92.0%
65 and over	398	12.6%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55%

White 40.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,769	55%
White	1,311	40.8%
Two or more races	67	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	58	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.2%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.0%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 15.6%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 27.0%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	15.6%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	27.0%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$42,596

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 59.1%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,800
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	24.7%
Renter occupied	75.3%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	7.8%
Large apartment buildings	56.4%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	52.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.9%
1 bedroom	24.8%
2 bedrooms	44.8%
3 bedrooms	19.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.0%
1 vehicle	50.6%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	2.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	9.1%
Cohabiting couple	59	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	757	49.1%
Female householder, no spouse	585	37.9%
Households with children under 18	134	8.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	362	23.5%
Average household size	1.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.3%	37.9%
Married	16.3%	16.2%
Separated	4.1%	8.1%
Widowed	1.7%	10.8%
Divorced	13.5%	27.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 17.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	36.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	12.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	28.3%
High school	3	1.3%
College / grad school	129	57.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Professional & management 9.4%

Construction 8.1%

Wholesale trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Other services 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Public administration 5.0%

Retail trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.0%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	4.7%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 31.4%

Under 18 years 74.6%

18 and over 26.4%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 68.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	62.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	26.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,980	94.4%
Spanish	42	1.4%
Other Indo-European	42	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,132	99.2%
Born in same state	3,106	98.4%
Born in different state	2,325	73.6%
Foreign born	26	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	12.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,076	34.1%
Italian	318	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	230	7.3%
English	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	82.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35203

What city is ZIP code 35203 in?

ZIP code 35203 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35203 in?

ZIP code 35203 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35203 mostly rentals?

75% of occupied units in ZIP code 35203 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35203?

31% of residents in ZIP code 35203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35203?

Health data for ZIP code 35203 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35203?

The median household income in ZIP code 35203 is $42,596, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35203 in?

ZIP code 35203 observes the CST timezone.