35221 ZIP Code – Birmingham, Alabama
35221 is a small ZIP code in Birmingham, Alabama, part of Jefferson County with a population of approximately 3,034 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $33,660, which is well below the Alabama average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $71,400 is well below the national average, with 60.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $968 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 95% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 8.7%, well above the national average. An estimated 20.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 52.7, above the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 35228, 35211, 35064.
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ZIP 35221 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35221 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,034 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $33k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $71k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $968 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.7 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.2% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35228 – Birmingham
- 35211 – Birmingham
- 35064 – Fairfield
- 35061 – Dolomite
- 35208 – Birmingham
- 35218 – Birmingham
- 35020 – Bessemer
- 35226 – Birmingham
- 35254 – Birmingham
- 35209 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35228 | BIRMINGHAM | 10,016 | $46,114 |
| 35211 | BIRMINGHAM | 24,795 | $32,677 |
| 35064 | FAIRFIELD | 9,995 | $45,685 |
| 35061 | DOLOMITE | 1,389 | $59,010 |
| 35208 | BIRMINGHAM | 14,629 | $34,669 |