35205 ZIP Code – Birmingham, Alabama
ZIP code 35205 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 19,047 residents. At $48,681, the median household income here runs near the Alabama average and below the U.S. average. At $268,900, median home values run near the national average, with 32.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $978, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 35% single-family (increasing), 54% apartments (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average. About 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 29.7, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 35249, 35233, 35203.
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ZIP 35205 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35205 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $268k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $978 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.7 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 56.2% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35249 – Birmingham
- 35233 – Birmingham
- 35203 – Birmingham
- 35209 – Birmingham
- 35229 – Birmingham
- 35204 – Birmingham
- 35254 – Birmingham
- 35222 – Birmingham
- 35234 – Birmingham
- 35213 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35249 | BIRMINGHAM | 42 | Not provided |
| 35233 | BIRMINGHAM | 2,787 | $57,740 |
| 35203 | BIRMINGHAM | 3,157 | $42,596 |
| 35209 | BIRMINGHAM | 29,884 | $74,742 |
| 35229 | BIRMINGHAM | 2,514 | Not provided |