Jefferson County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 92 ZIP codes · 30 cities
92
ZIP codes
667,820
population (2021)
+1.4%
pop change since 2010
01073
FIPS code
Jefferson County ZIP code map
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is located in Alabama and contains 92 ZIP codes across 30 cities and communities.
The county's population was 667,820 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.4% from 658,466 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson County is 01073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 667,820 |
| 2010 population | 658,466 |
| Change | +1.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01073 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson County
Adamsville
Adger
Alton
Bessemer
Birmingham
Brookside
Clay
Docena
Dolomite
Dora
Fairfield
Fultondale
Gardendale
Graysville
Kimberly
Leeds
Mc Calla
Morris
Mount Olive
Mulga
New Castle
Palmerdale
Pinson
Pleasant Grove
Sayre
Shannon
Trafford
Trussville
Warrior
Watson
ZIP codes for Jefferson County, AL (92)
Demographics & statistics
687,883
Population
38.6
Median age
$70,523
Median household income
$38,415
Per capita income
$209,360
Median home value
$1,049
Median monthly rent
65.3%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
219,046
Housing units
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
20,608
Under 5
22,178
21,368
5–9
22,995
21,221
10–14
22,838
20,366
15–19
21,918
20,852
20–24
22,440
47,341
25–34
50,947
42,640
35–44
45,888
40,275
45–54
43,342
20,184
55–59
21,721
22,151
60–64
23,837
32,867
65–74
35,371
15,001
75–84
16,143
6,450
85+
6,941
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 156,908 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 530,975 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 112,773 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Black or African American
40.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
3%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 354,860 | 50% |
| Black or African American | 284,930 | 40.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21,879 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 21,082 | 3% |
| Other race | 13,422 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 12,182 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,191 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $70,523 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,360 |
| Median rent / month | $1,049 |
| Owner occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter occupied | 34.7% |
| Vacant | 15.5% |
| Single-family detached | 72.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.9% |
| Electricity | 49.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 112,900 | 40.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 13,169 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 51,278 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 95,353 | 35.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 78,314 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 82,212 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.2% | 33.3% |
| Married | 44.8% | 39.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11,441 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 9,233 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 67,612 | 41.4% |
| High school | 34,393 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 42,735 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Retail trade
11.9%
Professional & management
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Construction
5.4%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
17.3%
Under 18 years
25.8%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
24.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 34,999 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 645,097 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 14,525 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 10,351 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,584 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 2,153 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 660,991 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 656,546 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 515,047 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 4,445 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 26,892 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,951 | 33.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 81,365 | 11.8% |
| French | 63,293 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 41,991 | 6.1% |
| English | 3,033 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 1,743 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 994 | 0.1% |
| German | 934 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 583 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 319 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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