35205 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35205 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.73 square miles and serves a population of 19,047 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35205

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 $268,900. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($48,681) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

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 high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 35205 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

19,047

population

3.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35205 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35205

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Acceptable
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35233 Birmingham (1.1 mi) 35203 Birmingham (1.8 mi) 35282 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35293 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35246 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35285 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35290 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35288 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35291 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35298 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35292 Birmingham (1.9 mi) 35249 Birmingham (1.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,047
Population density	5,106 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	3.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.4935
Longitude	-86.8002
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	56.5%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.9%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

19,047

Population

5,106

People per sq mi

29.2

Median age

$48,681

Median household income

$39,836

Per capita income

$268,900

Median home value

$978

Median monthly rent

30.7%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

5,329

Housing units

56.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

287

Under 5

316

114

5–9

125

10–14

102

1,356

15–19

1,491

1,353

20–24

1,486

2,611

25–34

2,869

688

35–44

755

717

45–54

788

455

55–59

500

322

60–64

353

627

65–74

688

265

75–84

292

188

85+

207

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,309	6.9%
18 and over	17,738	93.1%
65 and over	2,267	11.9%
Median age	29.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.8%

Black or African American 27.3%

Asian 5.1%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,820	60.8%
Black or African American	5,312	27.3%
Asian	995	5.1%
Two or more races	643	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	385	2%
Other race	255	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.9%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$48,681

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 14.7%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,900
Median rent / month	$978
Owner occupied	30.7%
Renter occupied	69.3%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	27.2%
Large apartment buildings	24.1%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	32.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.9%
1 bedroom	33.1%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	16.5%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	50.8%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	7.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,699	18.3%
Cohabiting couple	802	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	3,027	32.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,781	40.6%
Households with children under 18	717	7.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,635	17.6%
Average household size	1.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.2%	62.8%
Married	21.7%	19.8%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%
Widowed	3.0%	4.4%
Divorced	7.5%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 12.6%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 29.9%

Graduate / professional 26.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	56.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	0.5%
Kindergarten	75	1.2%
Elementary school	331	5.2%
High school	278	4.3%
College / grad school	5,707	88.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Professional & management 14.2%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Retail trade 6.5%

Other services 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Construction 3.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.2%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 24.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.9%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	24.6%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	20.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	849	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	20.5%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,444	96.8%
Spanish	702	3.8%
Other Indo-European	245	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	115	0.6%
Other languages	315	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,520	92.0%
Born in same state	17,319	90.9%
Born in different state	10,787	56.6%
Foreign born	201	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,527	8.0%
Not a US citizen	234	15.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,564	18.7%
French	1,766	9.3%
Italian	908	4.8%
English	45	0.2%
Dutch	27	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	25	0.1%
Irish	25	0.1%
Polish	15	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35205

What city is ZIP code 35205 in?

ZIP code 35205 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35205 in?

ZIP code 35205 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35205 mostly rentals?

69% of occupied units in ZIP code 35205 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35205?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35205?

20% of residents in ZIP code 35205 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35205?

ZIP code 35205 has an estimated population of 19,047 residents, with a density of 5,105 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35205 in?

ZIP code 35205 observes the CST timezone.