35218 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35218 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 2.63 square miles and serves a population of 6,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35218

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,700. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $32,095. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (22%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 35218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,962

population

2.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35218

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Acceptable
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35208 Birmingham (1.1 mi) 35254 Birmingham (2.4 mi) 35224 Birmingham (3 mi) 35064 Fairfield (3 mi) 35204 Birmingham (3.2 mi) 35221 Birmingham (3.7 mi) 35228 Birmingham (3.8 mi) 35211 Birmingham (4.1 mi) 35127 Pleasant Grove (4.7 mi) 35061 Dolomite (4.7 mi) 35214 Birmingham (4.8 mi) 35203 Birmingham (5.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,962
Population density	2,647 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	2.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.5086
Longitude	-86.8953
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	79.3%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,962

Population

2,647

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$32,095

Median household income

$19,210

Per capita income

$74,700

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

41.4%

Home ownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

1,931

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

154

240

5–9

274

190

10–14

217

264

15–19

301

107

20–24

123

466

25–34

533

567

35–44

649

399

45–54

457

232

55–59

266

184

60–64

211

331

65–74

378

75–84

109

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,669	24.0%
18 and over	5,293	76.0%
65 and over	994	14.3%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 78.5%

Two or more races 12.3%

White 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,548	78.5%
Two or more races	871	12.3%
White	434	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	103	1.5%
Other race	103	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.3%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 14.2%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	14.2%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$32,095

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 55.2%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,700
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	41.4%
Renter occupied	58.6%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	28.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	40.6%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.2%
Electricity	51.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	452	17.5%
Cohabiting couple	219	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	687	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,228	47.5%
Households with children under 18	711	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	722	27.9%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.8%	45.1%
Married	24.4%	22.7%
Separated	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	2.5%	9.0%
Divorced	15.2%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	4.9%
Kindergarten	141	11.3%
Elementary school	729	58.2%
High school	245	19.6%
College / grad school	77	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 23.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Professional & management 7.6%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.2%
Service	32.7%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 30.3%

Under 18 years 43.7%

18 and over 26.1%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	20.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	52.3%
High blood pressure	52.2%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	21.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	32.5%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	44.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	29.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	446	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.9%
Under 18	12.5%
18–64 years	33.8%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.7%
Public insurance	66.6%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,674	95.9%
Spanish	64	1.0%
Other Indo-European	64	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,841	98.3%
Born in same state	6,808	97.8%
Born in different state	5,920	85.0%
Foreign born	33	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	121	1.7%
Not a US citizen	43	35.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	940	13.5%
French	16	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35218

What city is ZIP code 35218 in?

ZIP code 35218 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35218 in?

ZIP code 35218 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35218?

30% of residents in ZIP code 35218 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35218?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35218 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 35218 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 35218 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 35218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 35218 in?

ZIP code 35218 observes the CST timezone.