35233 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35233 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 1.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,787 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35233

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $322,600. Renters make up the majority at 89%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $57,740. Poverty affects 31% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35233 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

2,787
population
1.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35233 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35233

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City Status
Birmingham Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35203 Birmingham (0.8 mi) 35290 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35282 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35246 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35293 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35291 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35285 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35287 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35288 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35294 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35292 Birmingham (0.9 mi) 35298 Birmingham (0.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,787
Population density 1,834 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 1.52 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 33.5083
Longitude -86.8045
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 50.7% 45.1% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 35.1% 29.1% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 19.1% 18.0%
Over $200k 2.7% 6.7% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,787
Population
1,834
People per sq mi
27.7
Median age
$57,740
Median household income
$46,387
Per capita income
$322,600
Median home value
$1,548
Median monthly rent
11.2%
Home ownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
598
Housing units
88.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
7
11
10–14
15
52
15–19
69
392
20–24
526
458
25–34
615
142
35–44
191
61
45–54
81
31
55–59
42
9
60–64
11
12
65–74
16
13
75–84
17
4
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18491.8%
18 and over2,73898.2%
65 and over682.4%
Median age27.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.8%
Black or African American 23.6%
Asian 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Other race 5.2%
Two or more races 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,24841.8%
Black or African American70423.6%
Asian53417.9%
Hispanic or Latino1996.7%
Other race1545.2%
Two or more races1444.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.7% 45.1% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 35.1% 29.1% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 19.1% 18.0%
Over $200k 2.7% 6.7% 4.4%
Under $10k 24.5%
$10k–$15k 0.4%
$15k–$25k 12.8%
$25k–$35k 2.3%
$35k–$50k 4.8%
$50k–$75k 22.8%
$75k–$100k 13.0%
$100k–$150k 11.4%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
$200k+ 3.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k24.5%
$10k–$15k0.4%
$15k–$25k12.8%
$25k–$35k2.3%
$35k–$50k4.8%
$50k–$75k22.8%
$75k–$100k13.0%
$100k–$150k11.4%
$150k–$200k4.4%
$200k+3.6%
Median income$57,740

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 7.6%
$150k–$200k 17.1%
$200k–$300k 16.2%
$300k–$500k 54.3%
$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$322,600
Median rent / month$1,548
Owner occupied11.2%
Renter occupied88.8%
Vacant17.1%
Single-family detached0.6%
Large apartment buildings89.3%
Mobile homes0.5%
Median rooms3.1
Avg household size (owned)1.40

Year built

Era%
2020 or later4.2%
2010–201949.0%
2000–200915.4%
1990–199918.3%
1980–19893.6%
1970–19790.7%
1960–19693.4%
1950–19592.8%
1940–19490.1%
1939 or earlier2.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)11.0%
1 bedroom56.4%
2 bedrooms26.7%
3 bedrooms2.9%
4 bedrooms3.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle26.7%
1 vehicle58.1%
2 vehicles11.1%
3 or more4.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.9%
Electricity91.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1618.6%
Cohabiting couple341.8%
Male householder, no spouse73639.1%
Female householder, no spouse94950.5%
Households with children under 18442.3%
Households with seniors (65+)261.4%
Average household size1.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married48.8%72.0%
Married19.1%14.6%
Separated4.4%0.3%
Widowed0.9%1.1%
Divorced26.9%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%
Some HS, no diploma 1.3%
HS graduate 6.1%
Some college, no degree 3.7%
Associate's degree 0.6%
Bachelor's degree 21.1%
Graduate / professional 66.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.5%
Bachelor's or higher88.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school262.4%
High school474.4%
College / grad school99193.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.4%
Other services 9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%
Retail trade 8.4%
Professional & management 7.2%
Manufacturing 4.3%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Transportation & utilities 1.6%
Information 1.1%
Public administration 0.9%
Construction 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts71.9%
Service15.7%
Sales & office11.0%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation1.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector61.9%
Government34.4%
Self-employed3.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone55.5%
Carpool3.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk34.5%
Work from home6.0%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)12.7

Poverty

All people 31.3%
Under 18 years 20.4%
18 and over 31.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 51.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security1.5%
Retirement income3.8%
Supplemental Security1.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.6%
High blood pressure27.2%
High cholesterol18.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Heart disease4.0%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma11.7%
Arthritis17.1%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer2.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.4%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.8%
Depression28.9%
Fair or poor health20.5%
Poor mental health22.5%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist48.0%
Cholesterol screening79.2%
Teeth loss25.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans441.6%
Disability%
Any disability1.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years1.5%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance93.8%
Public insurance10.8%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,77499.5%
Spanish1997.2%
Other Indo-European180.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander341.2%
Other languages1475.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,27281.5%
Born in same state2,10675.6%
Born in different state97535.0%
Foreign born1666.0%
Naturalized citizen51518.5%
Not a US citizen10420.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1957%
Arab1926.9%
French1846.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish491.8%
Dutch361.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access67.5%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35233

What city is ZIP code 35233 in?

ZIP code 35233 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35233 in?

ZIP code 35233 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35233?

88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 35233 mostly rentals?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 35233 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35233?

31% of residents in ZIP code 35233 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35233?

The median home value in ZIP code 35233 is $322,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 35233 in?

ZIP code 35233 observes the CST timezone.

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