35224 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35224 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 16.20 square miles and serves a population of 5,483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35224

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 $78,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $43,551. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 35224 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,483

population

16.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35224 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35224

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35127 Pleasant Grove (2.6 mi) 35218 Birmingham (3 mi) 35064 Fairfield (3.2 mi) 35061 Dolomite (3.7 mi) 35208 Birmingham (4 mi) 35228 Birmingham (4.6 mi) 35214 Birmingham (5 mi) 35221 Birmingham (5.1 mi) 35254 Birmingham (5.2 mi) 35005 Adamsville (5.8 mi) 35118 Mulga (5.9 mi) 35204 Birmingham (5.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,483
Population density	338 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	16.20 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	33.5193
Longitude	-86.9450
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	53.7%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,483

Population

338

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$43,551

Median household income

$23,766

Per capita income

$78,500

Median home value

$977

Median monthly rent

55.3%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

18.2%

Unemployment

1,873

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

220

Under 5

200

225

5–9

204

202

10–14

184

211

15–19

192

167

20–24

152

388

25–34

351

343

35–44

311

441

45–54

400

153

55–59

139

209

60–64

189

195

65–74

177

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,563	28.5%
18 and over	3,920	71.5%
65 and over	602	11.0%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.1%

White 22.9%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,845	69.1%
White	1,272	22.9%
Two or more races	255	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	81	1.5%
Other race	81	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
Median income	$43,551

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.9%

$50k–$100k 33.9%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,500
Median rent / month	$977
Owner occupied	55.3%
Renter occupied	44.7%
Vacant	28.3%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	16.0%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	16.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.1%
Electricity	52.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	641	32.4%
Cohabiting couple	68	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	560	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	709	35.8%
Households with children under 18	699	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	509	25.7%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	33.0%
Married	40.0%	37.8%
Separated	3.6%	4.2%
Widowed	6.5%	11.2%
Divorced	11.2%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	4.1%
Kindergarten	117	8.8%
Elementary school	459	34.5%
High school	474	35.6%
College / grad school	228	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Retail trade 13.6%

Construction 11.9%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Professional & management 3.5%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	23.1%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 14.4%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.3%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	468	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.9%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,063	92.3%
Spanish	75	1.5%
Other Indo-European	75	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,413	98.7%
Born in same state	5,413	98.7%
Born in different state	4,554	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,048	19.1%
French	130	2.4%
Italian	49	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35224

What city is ZIP code 35224 in?

ZIP code 35224 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35224 in?

ZIP code 35224 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35224?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35224?

20% of residents in ZIP code 35224 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35224?

Health data for ZIP code 35224 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 35224 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 35224 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 35224 in?

ZIP code 35224 observes the CST timezone.