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ZIP Codes:	28 Standard, 15 PO Boxes, 18 Unique [See All]
Counties:	Jefferson County, AL Shelby County, AL
Area Codes:	205,659
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	200,733 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Birmingham, AL [Learn More]
Coordinates:	33.4983, -86.7707
Land Area:	347.92 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Birmingham, AL has 61 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
35201	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
35202	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
35203	Standard	3,595	0.71%
35204	Standard	9,271	1.82%
35205	Standard	20,137	3.96%	South Highlands
35206	Standard	15,648	3.08%
35207	Standard	7,911	1.56%
35208	Standard	12,982	2.55%
35209	Standard	27,827	5.47%	Homewood,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook,Vestavia
35210	Standard	14,344	2.82%	Irondale,Jefferson Park,Liberty Highlands,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook,Overton,Rose Hill,Ruffner
35211	Standard	24,775	4.87%	Wenonah
35212	Standard	11,240	2.21%
35213	Standard	14,964	2.94%	Crestline,Crestline Heights,Crestline Hts,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook
35214	Standard	18,287	3.60%	Forestdale
35215	Standard	46,772	9.20%	Center Point
35216	Standard	36,673	7.21%	Hoover,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook,Vestavia,Vestavia Hills,Vestavia Hls
35217	Standard	12,891	2.54%	Tarrant
35218	Standard	6,521	1.28%	Ensley
35219	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Homewd,Homewood,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook
35220	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Center Point,Centerpoint
35221	Standard	4,036	0.79%
35222	Standard	8,419	1.66%	Hoover
35223	Standard	11,972	2.35%	English Village,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook,Vestavia
35224	Standard	5,327	1.05%
35226	Standard	38,471	7.57%	Bluff Park,Hoover,Vestavia,Vestavia Hills,Vestavia Hls
35228	Standard	9,525	1.87%	Midfield
35229	Unique	2,292	0.45%	Bham,Samford University
35231	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
35232	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
35233	Standard	2,588	0.51%
35234	Standard	4,873	0.96%
35235	Standard	20,059	3.95%	Center Point,Centerpoint,Grayson Valley,Huffman,Roebuck Plaza,Trussville
35236	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Hoover
35238	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Bham
35242	Standard	57,008	11.21%	Hoover,Meadowbrook,Shoal Creek,Vestavia,Vestavia Hills,Vestavia Hls
35243	Standard	21,607	4.25%	Cahaba Heights,Cahaba Hts,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook,Mtn Brook,Vestavia
35244	Standard	37,448	7.37%	Bluff Park,Hoover,Riverchase
35246	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Regions Bank
35249	Unique	0	0.00%	Univ Of Alabama Hospital
35253	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook
35254	Unique	969	0.19%	Bham,Birmingham Southern College
35255	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
35259	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Homewood,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook
35260	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Bham
35261	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Bham
35266	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Bham,Mountain Brk,Mountain Brook,Vestavia,Vestavia Hills,Vestavia Hls
35270	Unique	0	0.00%	North American Mg
35282	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Business Reply Mail
35283	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Bham,Caller Boxes
35285	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,S S Payment Ctr
35287	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Regions Bank
35288	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Regions Bank
35290	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Wells Fargo
35291	Unique	0	0.00%	Al Power Co,Bham
35292	Unique	0	0.00%	Al Power Co,Bham
35293	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Dept Of Treas Bur Accts
35294	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Univ Of Alabama Bir
35295	Unique	0	0.00%	Al Gas Corp,Bham
35296	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Compass Bank
35297	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,State Farm Insurance
35298	Unique	0	0.00%	Bham,Blue Cross Shield

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Population & Demographics

Birmingham, AL has 502,316 residents, with an average household size of 2.1. The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.7%) and 35-39 (6.9%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 4.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 4.4% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Birmingham, AL. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More

Total Population:	508,432
Total Households:	211,681
Total Housing Units:	237,425
Average Household Size:	2.34
Average Family Size:	3.38

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	200,733
Total Households:	89,976
Total Housing Units:	106,713
Average Household Size:	2.13
Average Family Size:	4.54

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	493,847	495,049	494,829	495,909	497,450	497,715	499,128	500,176	501,192	498,699	506,659	504,683	502,316
Decennial Census	493,806	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	508,432	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.3

Male Median Age: 36.0

Female Median Age: 38.5

Line Chart showing the population by Age Group and Gender of all ZIPs in Birmingham, Alabama. One line shows the Total population in that age group, another line shows the Male population for that age group, and the last line shows the Female population for the given age group. A table also provides the same information. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	14,841	15,515	16,255	16,019	17,387	18,368	16,978	15,558	14,655	14,303	13,788	14,929	14,762	12,668	9,851	5,690	3,405	3,150
Female	14,261	15,167	15,479	16,661	20,541	20,609	19,173	17,600	16,595	15,865	15,563	16,955	17,633	15,691	12,233	7,994	5,463	6,827
Total	29,102	30,682	31,734	32,680	37,928	38,977	36,151	33,158	31,250	30,168	29,351	31,884	32,395	28,359	22,084	13,684	8,868	9,977

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	246,215	48.03%
Black:	210,060	40.98%
Hispanic:*	26,105	5.09%
Asian:	14,758	2.88%
American Indian:	1,661	0.32%
Hawaiian:	279	0.05%
Other:	13,545	2.64%
Total:	512,623	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	238,122	46.83%	36.0 years
Females:	270,310	53.17%	38.5 years
Total:	508,432	100%	37.3 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	93,280	46.47%	35.3 years
Females:	107,453	53.53%	38.1 years
Total:	200,733	100%	36.7 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	470,730	93.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	4,649	0.93%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	11,158	2.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	15,779	5.36%
Total Population:	502,316	100%
Total Native Population:	475,379	94.64%
Total Foreign-born Population:	26,937	5.36%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Birmingham, AL have an average household income of $65,424 (higher than the State by 5.5%, and lower than the Nation by 16.7%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($91,369 vs $42,147). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$48,193	$46,010	$45,015	$45,162	$45,750	$47,089	$47,633	$50,265	$54,084	$55,529	$57,760	$62,410	$65,424
Median Family Income	$63,229	$60,648	$59,780	$58,235	$58,541	$61,472	$64,337	$69,100	$71,196	$75,455	$78,464	$85,319	$91,369
Median NonFamily Income	$27,767	$28,150	$27,434	$27,637	$28,617	$29,366	$30,438	$31,740	$34,005	$36,049	$37,583	$40,830	$42,147
Median Male Income	$47,131	$46,932	$47,456	$48,605	$45,876	$49,076	$49,737	$52,520	$53,865	$55,779	$54,668	$60,006	$61,242
Median Female Income	$35,092	$33,574	$35,927	$40,279	$35,737	$37,027	$38,178	$38,638	$40,014	$40,270	$42,689	$46,131	$48,555

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Birmingham, AL: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	240,402	59.45%
Unemployed:	12,060	2.98%
Not In Labor Force:	151,885	37.56%
Total:	404,347	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	114,498	47.63%
Service:	37,240	15.49%
Sales and Office:	48,378	20.12%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	12,102	5.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	28,184	11.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	240,402	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Birmingham, AL, the median home value is $258,275 - much higher than the State by 32.4%, and up $60,000 (30.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,126 per month - much higher than the State by 16.9%, and up $167 (17.4%) since 2020. Most renters in Birmingham pay under $1,000 (45.8%). About 45.8% pay under $1,000 and 3.7% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 45.1% (54.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 54.9% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$170,524	$166,082	$168,989	$168,165	$166,693	$168,296	$172,748	$176,306	$184,092	$198,275	$209,432	$240,664	$258,275

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	5,845	6.83%
$500 to $999:	21,063	24.63%
$1,000 to $1,499:	34,851	40.75%
$1,500 to $1,999:	14,558	17.02%
$2,000 to $2,499:	3,337	3.90%
$2,500 to $2,999:	804	0.94%
$3,000 or more:	872	1.02%
No Rent:	4,199	4.91%
Total:	85,529	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$782	$793	$793	$800	$800	$811	$846	$885	$915	$959	$1,004	$1,084	$1,126

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

Pie chart showing housing occupancy for in Birmingham, AL. Categories include owner-occupied units with a mortgage, owner-occupied units free and clear, and renter-occupied units. A table below lists counts and percentages. Vacant housing units are shown separately in the Vacancy table. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	75,682	36.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	46,883	22.53%
Renter Occupied:	85,529	41.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	208,094	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	208,094	86.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	31,235	13.05%
Total Housing Units:	239,329	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

30.7% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, slightly above the state rate (27.8%) and below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 88.7%, which is about the same as the state rate (88.1%). The share of people in poverty is 15.4%, which is above the state rate (11.3%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 0.9 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	7,220	2.11%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	19,260	5.63%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	71,508	20.90%
Some college, no degree:	65,035	19.01%
Associate's degree:	24,178	7.07%
Bachelor's degree:	89,966	26.30%
Graduate or professional degree:	64,944	18.98%
Total:	342,111	100%
High school graduate or higher:	315,631	92.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	154,910	45.28%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	340,014	61.28%
Public Insurance:	172,022	31.00%
No Insurance:	42,854	7.72%
Total:	554,890	100%
Has Health Insurance:	512,036	92.28%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	16.3%	18.2%	18.2%	19.2%	19.4%	18.6%	18.5%	17.7%	16.9%	15.7%	16.1%	15.7%	15.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	8,426	6.78%
Kindergarten:	6,875	5.53%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	46,787	37.63%
High school (grades 9-12):	25,657	20.64%
College or graduate school:	36,579	29.42%
Total:	124,324	100%
Early Childhood:	15,301	12.31%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	79,319	63.80%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Birmingham supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15,385 business establishments, employing about 328,388 people with an annual payroll of $22,971,152,000. USPS data shows 229,069 residential mailboxes and 20,155 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	229,069Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	20,155Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	277,462Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	160,022Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	46,316Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	15,385Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$6,153,956,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$22,971,152,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	328,388Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Birmingham, AL is located in Jefferson County, within the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13820). It spans 6 of Alabama's Congressional Districts (1st,3rd,6th,7th,9th, and 11st). This Metro area has a population of 1,181,432 people, about 43.0% of whom live in Birmingham. ZIP Codes here cover 347.915 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.249 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Birmingham, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	13820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,181,432Source: Census
MSA:	Birmingham, AL MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	347.915 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	4.249 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,03,06,07,09,11Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Last ZIP Intro:	2012-04Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	07000Source: Census
Place Name:	Birmingham city; AlabamaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Birmingham, AL

Fultondale, AL ~8.4 miles
Fairfield, AL ~9.2 miles
Leeds, AL ~11.2 miles
Dolomite, AL ~11.2 miles
Pleasant Grove, AL ~11.8 miles
Bessemer, AL ~12.0 miles
Mount Olive, AL ~12.7 miles
Pelham, AL ~13.1 miles
Chelsea, AL ~14.0 miles
Sterrett, AL ~14.0 miles
Adamsville, AL ~14.4 miles
Trussville, AL ~15.3 miles
Gardendale, AL ~15.4 miles
Vandiver, AL ~15.8 miles
Morris, AL ~15.8 miles
Mulga, AL ~16.0 miles
Graysville, AL ~16.6 miles
Pinson, AL ~17.4 miles
Moody, AL ~17.5 miles
Helena, AL ~19.3 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

White:	47,209	23.22%
Black:	137,296	67.54%
Hispanic:*	9,274	4.56%
Asian:	3,275	1.61%
American Indian:	755	0.37%
Hawaiian:	123	0.06%
Other:	5,360	2.64%
Total:	203,292	100%

Native, born in the United States:	189,056	94.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,565	0.79%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,966	0.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	6,735	4.37%
Total Population:	199,322	100%
Total Native Population:	190,621	95.63%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,701	4.37%

Employed:	90,956	54.92%
Unemployed:	5,872	3.55%
Not In Labor Force:	68,781	41.53%
Total:	165,609	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	33,332	36.65%
Service:	18,248	20.06%
Sales and Office:	18,712	20.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	5,522	6.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	15,142	16.65%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	90,956	100%

Less than $500:	4,850	9.99%
$500 to $999:	16,230	33.42%
$1,000 to $1,499:	17,329	35.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:	5,951	12.25%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,282	2.64%
$2,500 to $2,999:	329	0.68%
$3,000 or more:	87	0.18%
No Rent:	2,507	5.16%
Total:	48,565	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Birmingham, AL

Sources & References

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	21,624	24.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	18,338	20.71%
Renter Occupied:	48,565	54.86%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	88,527	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	88,527	81.29%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	20,376	18.71%
Total Housing Units:	108,903	100%

Less than 9th grade:	3,708	2.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	11,917	8.65%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	38,857	28.20%
Some college, no degree:	29,452	21.37%
Associate's degree:	11,595	8.41%
Bachelor's degree:	25,377	18.42%
Graduate or professional degree:	16,884	12.25%
Total:	137,790	100%
High school graduate or higher:	122,165	88.66%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	42,261	30.67%

Private Insurance:	105,420	48.63%
Public Insurance:	86,774	40.03%
No Insurance:	24,564	11.33%
Total:	216,758	100%
Has Health Insurance:	192,194	88.67%

Nursery School, Preschool:	2,519	5.34%
Kindergarten:	2,121	4.49%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	16,570	35.10%
High school (grades 9-12):	8,345	17.68%
College or graduate school:	17,658	37.40%
Total:	47,213	100%
Early Childhood:	4,640	9.83%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	27,036	57.26%