35234 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35234 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.35 square miles and serves a population of 4,195 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35234

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 $67,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $23,273. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 21 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 (51%), diabetes (23%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 35234 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.

4,195

population

3.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35293 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35282 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35246 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35298 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35292 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35295 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35291 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35287 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35290 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35294 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35285 Birmingham (1.4 mi) 35288 Birmingham (1.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,195
Population density	1,252 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	3.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.5407
Longitude	-86.8014
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.8%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,195

Population

1,252

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$23,273

Median household income

$20,291

Per capita income

$67,400

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

54.8%

Home ownership

38.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,703

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

324

25–34

315

329

35–44

320

169

45–54

163

201

55–59

195

220

60–64

213

259

65–74

251

132

75–84

128

137

85+

132

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	562	13.4%
18 and over	3,633	86.6%
65 and over	1,039	24.8%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 78.2%

White 17.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

Two or more races 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,346	78.2%
White	736	17.2%
Hispanic or Latino	82	1.9%
Other race	82	1.9%
Two or more races	21	0.5%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.8%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 19.6%

$10k–$15k 13.3%

$15k–$25k 20.1%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.6%
$10k–$15k	13.3%
$15k–$25k	20.1%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$23,273

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 44.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,400
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	54.8%
Renter occupied	45.2%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	56.9%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	36.7%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.3%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.5%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	12.8%
Cohabiting couple	92	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	498	29.1%
Female householder, no spouse	904	52.8%
Households with children under 18	225	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	650	37.9%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.7%	36.8%
Married	16.9%	15.4%
Separated	0.9%	4.7%
Widowed	4.1%	25.9%
Divorced	19.3%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	11.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	282	45.1%
High school	124	19.8%
College / grad school	150	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.6%

Retail trade 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Professional & management 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Construction 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 38.5%

Under 18 years 56.1%

18 and over 35.5%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	23.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.5%
High blood pressure	53.8%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	22.9%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	7.0%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	39.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.1%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	33.5%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	23.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	45.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	31.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.7%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.9%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,044	96.4%
Spanish	57	1.4%
Other Indo-European	47	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,123	98.3%
Born in same state	4,092	97.5%
Born in different state	3,411	81.3%
Foreign born	31	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	72	1.7%
Not a US citizen	13	18.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	928	22.1%
Italian	74	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	73.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35234

What city is ZIP code 35234 in?

ZIP code 35234 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35234 in?

ZIP code 35234 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35234?

39% of residents in ZIP code 35234 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35234?

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

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 35234?

Health data for ZIP code 35234 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 35234 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 35234 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 35234 in?

ZIP code 35234 observes the CST timezone.