35210 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County, Alabama
ZIP code 35210 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 24.89 square miles and serves a population of 13,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35210
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $70,902. 32% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,230
population
24.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35210 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35210
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | Acceptable |
| Birmingham | Acceptable |
| Birmingham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35206 Birmingham (2.8 mi)
35212 Birmingham (4.3 mi)
35213 Birmingham (4.6 mi)
35223 Birmingham (4.9 mi)
35222 Birmingham (5.7 mi)
35094 Leeds (5.8 mi)
35235 Birmingham (5.9 mi)
35217 Birmingham (6.8 mi)
35215 Birmingham (7.5 mi)
35234 Birmingham (7.5 mi)
35246 Birmingham (7.7 mi)
35298 Birmingham (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,230 |
| Population density | 532 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5432 |
| Longitude | -86.6713 |
| 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 | 38.5% | 45.1% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.0% | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
13,230
Population
532
People per sq mi
45.5
Median age
$70,902
Median household income
$40,029
Per capita income
$205,400
Median home value
$1,094
Median monthly rent
72.0%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
5,202
Housing units
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
326
Under 5
327
327
5–9
327
135
10–14
136
240
15–19
240
279
20–24
280
1,050
25–34
1,054
892
35–44
894
775
45–54
777
563
55–59
564
585
60–64
587
872
65–74
874
407
75–84
409
155
85+
155
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,850 | 14.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,380 | 86.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,872 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.6%
Black or African American
27.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,652 | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,788 | 27.4% |
| Two or more races | 608 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 600 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 109 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.5% | 45.1% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.0% | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
19.7%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $70,902 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
24.4%
$200k–$300k
25.8%
$300k–$500k
21.2%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,094 |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
| Single-family detached | 74.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.3% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 34.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.8% |
| Electricity | 38.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,161 | 36.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 279 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,550 | 26.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,929 | 32.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 966 | 16.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,772 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.9% | 28.2% |
| Married | 43.4% | 37.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 17.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
16.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 237 | 13.4% |
| Kindergarten | 159 | 9.0% |
| Elementary school | 614 | 34.6% |
| High school | 285 | 16.1% |
| College / grad school | 480 | 27.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Professional & management
9.2%
Retail trade
8.8%
Construction
8.0%
Other services
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Information
2.2%
Public administration
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.5% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
11.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 651 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,577 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 457 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 324 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,449 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 12,279 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 8,914 | 67.4% |
| Foreign born | 170 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 781 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 259 | 33.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,562 | 11.8% |
| French | 1,244 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 1,235 | 9.3% |
| English | 92 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 75 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.3% |
| German | 23 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35210
What city is ZIP code 35210 in?
ZIP code 35210 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35210 in?
ZIP code 35210 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of ZIP code 35210?
ZIP code 35210 has an estimated population of 13,230 residents, with a density of 532 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35210?
The median home value in ZIP code 35210 is $205,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35210?
The median household income in ZIP code 35210 is $70,902, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35210 in?
ZIP code 35210 observes the CST timezone.