35207 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35207 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 11.63 square miles and serves a population of 6,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35207

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $27,939. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (51%), diabetes (24%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 35207 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.

6,820

population

11.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35207 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35207

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35207. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35234 Birmingham (2.6 mi) 35204 Birmingham (2.9 mi) 35068 Fultondale (3.4 mi) 35214 Birmingham (3.5 mi) 35203 Birmingham (3.5 mi) 35282 Birmingham (3.6 mi) 35285 Birmingham (3.6 mi) 35290 Birmingham (3.6 mi) 35249 Birmingham (3.6 mi) 35298 Birmingham (3.6 mi) 35287 Birmingham (3.6 mi) 35288 Birmingham (3.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,820
Population density	586 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	11.63 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	33.5648
Longitude	-86.8359
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	77.9%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,820

Population

586

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$27,939

Median household income

$18,625

Per capita income

$71,700

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

55.6%

Home ownership

41.1%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

2,562

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

186

Under 5

224

242

5–9

293

139

10–14

167

103

15–19

125

260

20–24

315

369

25–34

446

299

35–44

361

224

45–54

270

130

55–59

156

252

60–64

304

551

65–74

666

217

75–84

263

117

85+

141

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,440	21.1%
18 and over	5,380	78.9%
65 and over	1,955	28.7%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 81.4%

White 8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 5.1%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,863	81.4%
White	576	8%
Hispanic or Latino	381	5.3%
Other race	365	5.1%
Two or more races	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.9%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 18.9%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 0.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.9%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	0.1%
Median income	$27,939

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 45.6%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,700
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	55.6%
Renter occupied	44.4%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	9.2%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	25.5%
1940–1949	14.8%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.8%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.4%
Electricity	38.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	506	16.1%
Cohabiting couple	123	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,056	33.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,467	46.5%
Households with children under 18	491	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,700	53.9%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.0%	46.0%
Married	28.3%	19.3%
Separated	3.2%	1.6%
Widowed	8.7%	15.4%
Divorced	18.8%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	132	10.8%
Kindergarten	147	12.1%
Elementary school	686	56.3%
High school	112	9.2%
College / grad school	141	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Professional & management 9.4%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	5.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 41.1%

Under 18 years 65.1%

18 and over 34.7%

Married-couple families 20.8%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	18.4%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.4%
High blood pressure	55.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	24.2%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	7.6%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	5.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	9.7%
No physical activity	40.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.5%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	35.1%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	44.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	31.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	571	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	14.9%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.4%
Public insurance	65.9%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,410	94.0%
Spanish	177	2.8%
Other Indo-European	155	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,606	96.9%
Born in same state	6,592	96.7%
Born in different state	5,836	85.6%
Foreign born	14	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	214	3.1%
Not a US citizen	45	21.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	519	7.6%
Italian	109	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	70.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35207

What city is ZIP code 35207 in?

ZIP code 35207 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35207 in?

ZIP code 35207 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35207?

41% of residents in ZIP code 35207 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35207 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 35207 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35207 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 35207 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35207?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 35207 in?

ZIP code 35207 observes the CST timezone.