35204 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35204 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 5.03 square miles and serves a population of 9,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35204

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $30,414. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (23%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 35204 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,343

population

5.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35254 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35203 Birmingham (2 mi) 35298 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35282 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35249 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35290 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35246 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35291 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35293 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35287 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35292 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35285 Birmingham (2.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,343
Population density	1,857 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	5.03 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.5224
Longitude	-86.8421
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	76.4%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,343

Population

1,857

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$30,414

Median household income

$18,938

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$718

Median monthly rent

42.9%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

3,045

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

232

Under 5

210

184

5–9

166

333

10–14

301

290

15–19

262

356

20–24

322

551

25–34

500

471

35–44

427

847

45–54

768

323

55–59

293

323

60–64

293

600

65–74

544

252

75–84

229

140

85+

126

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,684	18.0%
18 and over	7,659	82.0%
65 and over	1,891	20.2%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 89.5%

White 7.6%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,424	89.5%
White	712	7.6%
Asian	76	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	68	0.7%
Other race	68	0.7%
Two or more races	57	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.4%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$30,414

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 48.5%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$718
Owner occupied	42.9%
Renter occupied	57.1%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	23.4%
1940–1949	14.5%
1939 or earlier	30.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	41.7%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.7%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	6.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.6%
Electricity	33.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	677	16.4%
Cohabiting couple	352	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,263	30.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,848	44.6%
Households with children under 18	684	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,515	36.6%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.5%	44.3%
Married	20.2%	20.4%
Separated	7.2%	4.2%
Widowed	5.0%	14.5%
Divorced	17.2%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	4.6%
Kindergarten	83	4.5%
Elementary school	812	43.6%
High school	342	18.4%
College / grad school	540	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 14.1%

Professional & management 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Wholesale trade 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 3.6%

Construction 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	31.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.7%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	6.9%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	6.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 51.3%

18 and over 30.9%

Married-couple families 17.7%

Female-led households 30.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	14.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.1%
High blood pressure	54.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	23.0%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	7.0%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.9%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	32.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	29.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	325	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	19.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,901	95.3%
Spanish	163	1.8%
Other Indo-European	130	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.3%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,160	98.0%
Born in same state	9,153	98.0%
Born in different state	7,735	82.8%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	183	2.0%
Not a US citizen	31	16.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,966	21%
Italian	22	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35204

What city is ZIP code 35204 in?

ZIP code 35204 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35204 in?

ZIP code 35204 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35204?

34% of residents in ZIP code 35204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35204 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 35204 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35204?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35204?

Health data for ZIP code 35204 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 35204 in?

ZIP code 35204 observes the CST timezone.