35224 ZIP Code – Birmingham, Alabama
35224 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Birmingham, Alabama, part of Jefferson County with a population of approximately 5,483 residents. The median household income is $43,551 — below the Alabama average and well below the national average. At $78,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 64.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $977 is near the national average. Housing consists of 95% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 10.5%, well above the national average. An estimated 18.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 37.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 35060, 35127, 35218.
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ZIP 35224 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35224 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,483 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $78k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $977 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.6% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35060 – Docena
- 35127 – Pleasant Grove
- 35218 – Birmingham
- 35061 – Dolomite
- 35064 – Fairfield
- 35214 – Birmingham
- 35208 – Birmingham
- 35228 – Birmingham
- 35005 – Adamsville
- 35254 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35060 | DOCENA | 296 | Not provided |
| 35127 | PLEASANT GROVE | 9,549 | $72,917 |
| 35218 | BIRMINGHAM | 6,962 | $32,095 |
| 35061 | DOLOMITE | 1,389 | $59,010 |
| 35064 | FAIRFIELD | 9,995 | $45,685 |