35235 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35235 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 13.49 square miles and serves a population of 20,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35235

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $59,476. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35235 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,043

population

13.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35235 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Acceptable
Birmingham	Acceptable
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35215 Birmingham (3 mi) 35173 Trussville (4.8 mi) 35206 Birmingham (5.4 mi) 35210 Birmingham (5.9 mi) 35217 Birmingham (6.2 mi) 35126 Pinson (7 mi) 35212 Birmingham (7.5 mi) 35094 Leeds (9 mi) 35004 Moody (9.3 mi) 35116 Morris (9.5 mi) 35213 Birmingham (9.6 mi) 35222 Birmingham (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,043
Population density	1,486 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	13.49 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	33.6273
Longitude	-86.6533
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	45.8%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

20,043

Population

1,486

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$59,476

Median household income

$31,057

Per capita income

$145,300

Median home value

$1,171

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

6,066

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

596

Under 5

649

784

5–9

853

669

10–14

728

487

15–19

530

575

20–24

626

1,450

25–34

1,579

1,319

35–44

1,436

1,099

45–54

1,198

464

55–59

505

581

60–64

632

1,016

65–74

1,106

447

75–84

486

109

85+

119

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,775	23.8%
18 and over	15,268	76.2%
65 and over	3,283	16.4%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62.9%

White 30.2%

Two or more races 2%

Asian 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,837	62.9%
White	6,156	30.2%
Two or more races	404	2%
Asian	397	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	355	1.7%
Other race	220	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$59,476

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 33.2%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,300
Median rent / month	$1,171
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.3%
Electricity	45.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,828	35.1%
Cohabiting couple	521	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,624	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3,085	38.3%
Households with children under 18	2,831	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,369	29.4%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.8%	36.0%
Married	42.8%	35.1%
Separated	0.2%	0.5%
Widowed	2.0%	8.2%
Divorced	13.3%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	207	4.0%
Kindergarten	210	4.0%
Elementary school	2,354	45.2%
High school	857	16.5%
College / grad school	1,578	30.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Retail trade 15.0%

Professional & management 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Public administration 6.1%

Information 4.0%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 38.1%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,040	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,798	93.8%
Spanish	300	1.6%
Other Indo-European	137	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	63	0.3%
Other languages	85	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,428	96.9%
Born in same state	19,316	96.4%
Born in different state	14,957	74.6%
Foreign born	112	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	615	3.1%
Not a US citizen	440	71.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,896	9.5%
Italian	1,056	5.3%
French	806	4%
Dutch	78	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	0.2%
German	28	0.1%
Polish	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35235

What city is ZIP code 35235 in?

ZIP code 35235 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35235 in?

ZIP code 35235 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35235?

19% of residents in ZIP code 35235 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35235?

The median home value in ZIP code 35235 is $145,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 35235?

ZIP code 35235 has an estimated population of 20,043 residents, with a density of 1,486 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35235?

The median household income in ZIP code 35235 is $59,476, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35235 in?

ZIP code 35235 observes the CST timezone.