35209 ZIP Code – Birmingham, Alabama
35209 is a ZIP code serving Birmingham, Alabama in Jefferson County with a population of approximately 29,884 residents. The median household income is $74,742 — above the Alabama average and near the national average. At $436,100, median home values run well above the national average, with 48.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,186 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 45% single-family (decreasing), 47% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.0%, above the national average. 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 33.6, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 35229, 35205, 35249.
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ZIP 35209 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35209 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $436k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,186 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 54.4% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35229 – Birmingham
- 35205 – Birmingham
- 35249 – Birmingham
- 35233 – Birmingham
- 35216 – Birmingham
- 35211 – Birmingham
- 35203 – Birmingham
- 35254 – Birmingham
- 35204 – Birmingham
- 35243 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35229 | BIRMINGHAM | 2,514 | Not provided |
| 35205 | BIRMINGHAM | 19,047 | $48,681 |
| 35249 | BIRMINGHAM | 42 | Not provided |
| 35233 | BIRMINGHAM | 2,787 | $57,740 |
| 35216 | BIRMINGHAM | 38,352 | $68,237 |