35211 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35211 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 16.56 square miles and serves a population of 24,795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35211

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,100. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $32,677. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35211 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

24,795

population

16.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35211 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35211

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Acceptable
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35221 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35209 Birmingham (3.1 mi) 35208 Birmingham (3.2 mi) 35228 Birmingham (3.3 mi) 35229 Birmingham (3.8 mi) 35254 Birmingham (4 mi) 35218 Birmingham (4.1 mi) 35064 Fairfield (4.1 mi) 35226 Birmingham (4.2 mi) 35205 Birmingham (4.3 mi) 35204 Birmingham (4.7 mi) 35233 Birmingham (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,795
Population density	1,497 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	16.56 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.4566
Longitude	-86.8603
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	68.2%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

24,795

Population

1,497

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$32,677

Median household income

$22,187

Per capita income

$89,100

Median home value

$969

Median monthly rent

41.6%

Home ownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

7,646

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

731

Under 5

898

661

5–9

812

705

10–14

865

722

15–19

886

928

20–24

1,138

1,678

25–34

2,058

997

35–44

1,223

1,304

45–54

1,601

546

55–59

671

944

60–64

1,159

1,164

65–74

1,429

564

75–84

692

188

85+

231

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,822	23.5%
18 and over	18,973	76.5%
65 and over	4,268	17.2%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 75.7%

White 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 4.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	19,961	75.7%
White	2,550	9.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,567	5.9%
Other race	1,303	4.9%
Two or more races	656	2.5%
Asian	278	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.2%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$32,677

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 46.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,100
Median rent / month	$969
Owner occupied	41.6%
Renter occupied	58.4%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	58.6%
Large apartment buildings	11.6%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	44.0%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	14.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.6%
Electricity	50.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,003	18.0%
Cohabiting couple	580	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,736	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	5,808	52.2%
Households with children under 18	2,646	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,507	31.5%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	51.0%
Married	29.4%	20.2%
Separated	6.6%	5.6%
Widowed	3.8%	9.5%
Divorced	10.8%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	402	6.4%
Kindergarten	383	6.1%
Elementary school	2,167	34.7%
High school	1,340	21.5%
College / grad school	1,952	31.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 11.9%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Construction 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Other services 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Public administration 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 35.6%

Under 18 years 56.1%

18 and over 29.3%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 45.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.3%
High blood pressure	50.2%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	20.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.4%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,406	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,166	93.4%
Spanish	911	3.9%
Other Indo-European	834	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	0.2%
Other languages	23	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,419	94.5%
Born in same state	23,409	94.4%
Born in different state	19,951	80.5%
Foreign born	10	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,376	5.5%
Not a US citizen	200	14.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,724	7%
Italian	298	1.2%
French	268	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	50	0.2%
German	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35211

What city is ZIP code 35211 in?

ZIP code 35211 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35211 in?

ZIP code 35211 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35211?

36% of residents in ZIP code 35211 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35211 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 35211 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35211?

Health data for ZIP code 35211 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35211?

The median home value in ZIP code 35211 is $89,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 35211 in?

ZIP code 35211 observes the CST timezone.