35203 ZIP Code – Birmingham, Alabama

ZIP code 35203 is a small ZIP code located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 3,157 residents. The median household income is $42,596 — below the Alabama average and well below the national average. Median home values of $284,800 are near the national average, with 29.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $729 is below the national average. Housing consists of 6% single-family (increasing), 87% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 2.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.3%, well above the national average. About 40.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 41.6, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 35233, 35249, 35234.

ZIP Code 35203 Data

Population 3,157
Median Household Income $42,596
Median Home Value $284,800
Median Rent $729
Median Age 41.6
Unemployment Rate 2.6%
Poverty Rate 25.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%
State Alabama

ZIP 35203 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 35203AL Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population3,1577,88010k
Median Household Income$42k$56k$73k
Median Home Value$284k$155k$258k
Median Rent$729$849$1,088
Median Age41.642.143.2
Unemployment Rate2.6%5.7%5.0%
Poverty Rate25.3%17.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher40.9%19.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
35233 BIRMINGHAM 2,787 $57,740
35249 BIRMINGHAM 42 Not provided
35234 BIRMINGHAM 4,195 $23,273
35205 BIRMINGHAM 19,047 $48,681
35204 BIRMINGHAM 9,343 $30,414