35218 ZIP Code – Birmingham, Alabama
ZIP code 35218 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 6,962 residents. At $32,095, the median household income here runs well below the Alabama average and well below the U.S. average. At $74,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 36.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $883, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 10.9%, well above the national average. An estimated 30.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 40.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 35208, 35254, 35064.
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ZIP 35218 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35218 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,962 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $74k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $883 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.9% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.0% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35208 – Birmingham
- 35254 – Birmingham
- 35064 – Fairfield
- 35204 – Birmingham
- 35224 – Birmingham
- 35061 – Dolomite
- 35228 – Birmingham
- 35060 – Docena
- 35221 – Birmingham
- 35211 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35208 | BIRMINGHAM | 14,629 | $34,669 |
| 35254 | BIRMINGHAM | 1,795 | Not provided |
| 35064 | FAIRFIELD | 9,995 | $45,685 |
| 35204 | BIRMINGHAM | 9,343 | $30,414 |
| 35224 | BIRMINGHAM | 5,483 | $43,551 |