35222 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35222 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.90 square miles and serves a population of 8,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35222

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $367,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

The gap between median ($77,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 35222 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

8,387

population

3.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Acceptable
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35213 Birmingham (2 mi) 35291 Birmingham (2 mi) 35292 Birmingham (2 mi) 35246 Birmingham (2 mi) 35290 Birmingham (2 mi) 35293 Birmingham (2 mi) 35287 Birmingham (2 mi) 35298 Birmingham (2 mi) 35294 Birmingham (2 mi) 35285 Birmingham (2 mi) 35282 Birmingham (2 mi) 35288 Birmingham (2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,387
Population density	2,151 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	3.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.5234
Longitude	-86.7675
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	40.7%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	11.2%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,387

Population

2,151

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$77,500

Median household income

$54,422

Per capita income

$367,300

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

58.0%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

2,705

Housing units

61.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

220

Under 5

223

183

5–9

185

309

10–14

314

216

15–19

220

142

20–24

145

1,083

25–34

1,098

497

35–44

505

477

45–54

483

264

55–59

268

227

60–64

230

373

65–74

379

129

75–84

131

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,623	19.4%
18 and over	6,764	80.6%
65 and over	1,098	13.1%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.5%

Black or African American 27.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,645	65.5%
Black or African American	2,333	27.1%
Hispanic or Latino	237	2.7%
Two or more races	182	2.1%
Other race	160	1.9%
Asian	55	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	11.2%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 16.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	16.7%
Median income	$77,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 40.0%

$500k–$1M 19.8%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$367,300
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	58.0%
Renter occupied	42.0%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	9.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	22.5%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	24.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	16.9%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.5%
Electricity	34.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,301	35.7%
Cohabiting couple	318	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	718	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,303	35.8%
Households with children under 18	667	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	820	22.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.4%	36.8%
Married	38.6%	37.9%
Separated	2.2%	2.0%
Widowed	1.6%	13.9%
Divorced	10.1%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 13.3%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 29.9%

Graduate / professional 31.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	61.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	139	7.8%
Kindergarten	83	4.7%
Elementary school	792	44.7%
High school	310	17.5%
College / grad school	448	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Professional & management 15.7%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Retail trade 9.7%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Construction 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 2.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.5%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 47.3%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 37.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.8%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	337	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,944	94.7%
Spanish	47	0.6%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.4%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,184	97.6%
Born in same state	8,021	95.6%
Born in different state	5,266	62.8%
Foreign born	163	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	203	2.4%
Not a US citizen	140	69.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,124	13.4%
Arab	663	7.9%
Italian	656	7.8%
Irish	59	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	0.7%
Polish	17	0.2%
Dutch	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35222

What city is ZIP code 35222 in?

ZIP code 35222 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35222 in?

ZIP code 35222 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35222?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35222?

20% of residents in ZIP code 35222 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35222?

The median home value in ZIP code 35222 is $367,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 35222?

ZIP code 35222 has an estimated population of 8,387 residents, with a density of 2,152 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35222 in?

ZIP code 35222 observes the CST timezone.