35214 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35214 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 24.81 square miles and serves a population of 17,507 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35214

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 $144,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $55,703. 47% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

17,507

population

24.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35214 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35214

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Acceptable
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35207 Birmingham (3.5 mi) 35068 Fultondale (4.7 mi) 35218 Birmingham (4.8 mi) 35204 Birmingham (4.9 mi) 35254 Birmingham (5 mi) 35224 Birmingham (5 mi) 35208 Birmingham (5.5 mi) 35005 Adamsville (5.8 mi) 35234 Birmingham (5.9 mi) 35203 Birmingham (6.4 mi) 35249 Birmingham (6.6 mi) 35246 Birmingham (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,507
Population density	706 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	24.81 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.5786
Longitude	-86.8939
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	45.5%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

17,507

Population

706

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$55,703

Median household income

$29,542

Per capita income

$144,400

Median home value

$874

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

5,886

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

373

Under 5

442

376

5–9

447

264

10–14

313

380

15–19

450

533

20–24

633

898

25–34

1,065

1,045

35–44

1,240

818

45–54

970

505

55–59

600

791

60–64

939

1,213

65–74

1,440

550

75–84

653

260

85+

309

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,701	15.4%
18 and over	14,806	84.6%
65 and over	4,425	25.3%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.2%

White 17.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Other race 4.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,970	70.2%
White	3,236	17.5%
Hispanic or Latino	963	5.2%
Other race	860	4.7%
Two or more races	312	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	0.4%
Asian	60	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$55,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,400
Median rent / month	$874
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	29.6%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	19.7%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.4%
Electricity	48.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,179	31.1%
Cohabiting couple	374	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,428	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,026	43.2%
Households with children under 18	1,417	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,074	43.9%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	34.0%
Married	35.2%	30.0%
Separated	5.8%	3.7%
Widowed	3.8%	15.5%
Divorced	15.9%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	246	7.7%
Kindergarten	166	5.2%
Elementary school	1,018	31.9%
High school	729	22.9%
College / grad school	1,028	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Public administration 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 3.9%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 43.2%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,380	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,692	95.3%
Spanish	268	1.6%
Other Indo-European	212	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	51	0.3%
Other languages	5	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,357	99.1%
Born in same state	17,331	99.0%
Born in different state	15,249	87.1%
Foreign born	26	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	150	0.9%
Not a US citizen	76	50.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,324	13.3%
Italian	338	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	294	1.7%
English	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35214

What city is ZIP code 35214 in?

ZIP code 35214 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35214 in?

ZIP code 35214 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35214 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 35214 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35214 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 35214 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35214?

17% of residents in ZIP code 35214 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35214?

The median home value in ZIP code 35214 is $144,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 35214 in?

ZIP code 35214 observes the CST timezone.