35216 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County, Alabama
ZIP code 35216 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 12.99 square miles and serves a population of 38,352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35216
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $353,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The gap between median ($68,237) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
38,352
population
12.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35216 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35216
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | Acceptable |
| Birmingham | Acceptable |
| Birmingham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35243 Birmingham (3 mi)
35229 Birmingham (3.1 mi)
35209 Birmingham (3.3 mi)
35226 Birmingham (3.7 mi)
35211 Birmingham (5.1 mi)
35205 Birmingham (5.1 mi)
35244 Birmingham (5.3 mi)
35223 Birmingham (5.8 mi)
35242 Birmingham (6 mi)
35233 Birmingham (6.1 mi)
35213 Birmingham (6.6 mi)
35203 Birmingham (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,352 |
| Population density | 2,952 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4211 |
| Longitude | -86.7833 |
| 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 | 35.8% | 45.1% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 12.6% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
38,352
Population
2,952
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$68,237
Median household income
$45,691
Per capita income
$353,600
Median home value
$1,257
Median monthly rent
55.4%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
9,909
Housing units
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,283
Under 5
1,450
1,399
5–9
1,581
1,261
10–14
1,424
1,120
15–19
1,266
1,324
20–24
1,497
2,565
25–34
2,899
2,746
35–44
3,102
1,858
45–54
2,100
943
55–59
1,066
916
60–64
1,035
1,466
65–74
1,657
628
75–84
709
496
85+
561
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,783 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 28,569 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,517 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.3%
Black or African American
24.1%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Other race
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,124 | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 9,572 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 1,518 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,361 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,144 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 746 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 248 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.8% | 45.1% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 12.6% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
13.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 13.8% |
| Median income | $68,237 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k–$300k
18.3%
$300k–$500k
31.6%
$500k–$1M
24.7%
$1M+
3.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $353,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,257 |
| Owner occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter occupied | 44.6% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 45.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% |
| 3 or more | 16.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.1% |
| Electricity | 48.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,812 | 43.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 589 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,802 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,344 | 34.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,121 | 32.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,172 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 31.0% |
| Married | 54.3% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
15.3%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
32.7%
Graduate / professional
20.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 640 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 641 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,326 | 42.5% |
| High school | 2,234 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,336 | 23.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
12.4%
Finance & real estate
11.3%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
5.1%
Public administration
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.8% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 8.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,529 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,619 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,681 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,154 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 317 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,707 | 93.1% |
| Born in same state | 35,454 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 25,670 | 66.9% |
| Foreign born | 253 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,645 | 6.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,289 | 48.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,723 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 4,391 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 2,441 | 6.4% |
| Polish | 211 | 0.6% |
| English | 149 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 99 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35216
What city is ZIP code 35216 in?
ZIP code 35216 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35216 in?
ZIP code 35216 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 35216?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35216?
The median home value in ZIP code 35216 is $353,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 35216?
ZIP code 35216 has an estimated population of 38,352 residents, with a density of 2,954 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35216?
The median household income in ZIP code 35216 is $68,237, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35216 in?
ZIP code 35216 observes the CST timezone.