35212 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35212 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 6.19 square miles and serves a population of 10,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35212

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 $183,000. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($28,216) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35212 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,136

population

6.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35212 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35212

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35206 Birmingham (2.2 mi) 35222 Birmingham (2.3 mi) 35213 Birmingham (2.9 mi) 35234 Birmingham (3.3 mi) 35290 Birmingham (3.9 mi) 35249 Birmingham (3.9 mi) 35282 Birmingham (3.9 mi) 35291 Birmingham (3.9 mi) 35287 Birmingham (3.9 mi) 35298 Birmingham (3.9 mi) 35246 Birmingham (3.9 mi) 35288 Birmingham (3.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,136
Population density	1,637 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	6.19 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.5503
Longitude	-86.7449
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	62.3%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

10,136

Population

1,637

People per sq mi

33.1

Median age

$28,216

Median household income

$24,797

Per capita income

$183,000

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

42.3%

Home ownership

42.1%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

2,913

Housing units

33.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

552

Under 5

618

464

5–9

520

361

10–14

403

158

15–19

176

197

20–24

220

803

25–34

899

711

35–44

795

501

45–54

561

185

55–59

207

301

60–64

337

380

65–74

426

115

75–84

128

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,169	31.3%
18 and over	6,967	68.7%
65 and over	1,167	11.5%
Median age	33.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.8%

White 23.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2.1%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,089	67.8%
White	2,490	23.8%
Hispanic or Latino	317	3%
Two or more races	221	2.1%
Other race	153	1.5%
Asian	117	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 16.2%

$10k–$15k 14.6%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.2%
$10k–$15k	14.6%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$28,216

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,000
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	42.3%
Renter occupied	57.7%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	53.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.8%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.9%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	23.7%
3 or more	10.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.3%
Electricity	42.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	894	21.3%
Cohabiting couple	270	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	907	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,134	50.7%
Households with children under 18	1,359	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	925	22.0%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.9%	46.4%
Married	30.8%	24.4%
Separated	2.9%	2.3%
Widowed	2.2%	9.6%
Divorced	20.3%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	262	10.1%
Kindergarten	162	6.3%
Elementary school	1,475	56.9%
High school	233	9.0%
College / grad school	460	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Professional & management 14.1%

Retail trade 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Construction 3.4%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 42.1%

Under 18 years 61.9%

18 and over 33.0%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 64.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.5%
Retirement income	11.1%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.0%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	28.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	384	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.7%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,966	88.5%
Spanish	60	0.7%
Other Indo-European	51	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,972	98.4%
Born in same state	9,845	97.1%
Born in different state	7,895	77.9%
Foreign born	127	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	164	1.6%
Not a US citizen	57	34.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	631	6.2%
French	406	4%
Italian	252	2.5%
German	10	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%
Polish	7	0.1%
Irish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35212

What city is ZIP code 35212 in?

ZIP code 35212 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35212 in?

ZIP code 35212 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35212?

42% of residents in ZIP code 35212 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35212 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 35212 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 35212 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 35212 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35212?

Health data for ZIP code 35212 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 35212 in?

ZIP code 35212 observes the CST timezone.