35254 ZIP Code — Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County, Alabama
ZIP code 35254 is located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35254
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,795
population
0.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35254 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35254
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | Acceptable |
| Birmingham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35204 Birmingham (0.9 mi)
35208 Birmingham (1.8 mi)
35218 Birmingham (2.4 mi)
35203 Birmingham (2.7 mi)
35233 Birmingham (2.9 mi)
35287 Birmingham (3 mi)
35282 Birmingham (3 mi)
35298 Birmingham (3 mi)
35285 Birmingham (3 mi)
35249 Birmingham (3 mi)
35246 Birmingham (3 mi)
35290 Birmingham (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,795 |
| Population density | 17,950 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5143 |
| Longitude | -86.8544 |
| 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 | 55.2% | 45.1% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.7% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
1,795
Population
17,950
People per sq mi
19.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,628
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
347
15–19
699
248
20–24
501
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,788 | 99.6% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.8%
Black or African American
32.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,119 | 61.8% |
| Black or African American | 589 | 32.5% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.2% | 45.1% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.7% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,795 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
35.4%
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Retail trade
14.9%
Other services
10.7%
Professional & management
7.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.9% |
| Service | 41.6% |
| Sales & office | 36.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 2.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 19.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 54.6% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 23.0% |
| Work from home | 13.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 16.7% |
| High cholesterol | 13.2% |
| Diabetes | 4.1% |
| Heart disease | 2.1% |
| Stroke | 1.3% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 9.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 1.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 30.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 24.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 18.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 57.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.9% |
| Teeth loss | 22.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.5% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 98.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 2.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,795 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 7 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,788 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,788 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 918 | 51.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 957 | 53.3% |
| Italian | 19 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35254
What city is ZIP code 35254 in?
ZIP code 35254 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35254 in?
ZIP code 35254 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of ZIP code 35254?
ZIP code 35254 has an estimated population of 1,795 residents, with a density of 17,598 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 35254 in?
ZIP code 35254 observes the CST timezone.