Zip code 35207: Birmingham, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35207?

35207 is assigned to Birmingham, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35207 in?

35207 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35207?

About 7,709 people live in 35207, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35207?

The median household income in 35207 is $31,486.

Q: What zip codes are near 35207?

The closest zip codes to 35207 are 35234, 35068, 35204, 35201, 35202.

Residential delivery areaJefferson CountyCentral Time

Population

7,709

Median household income

$31K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$80K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$788/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

12 sq mi

663 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 35207

35207 is a suburban zip code in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 7,709 people live here, or 663 per square mile. The median resident is 34.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $31,486 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 39.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $80,300, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $788 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.4 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and production and manufacturing.

How 35207 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate39.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%24th of 607 in AL
Residents under 1832.9%
99th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%23rd of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate9.5%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%89th of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy19.7%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%215th of 606 in AL
Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%123rd of 615 in AL
Rent-burdened renters61.5%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%95th of 568 in AL
Government workers20.8%
86th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%126th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.486
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479128th of 603 in AL
Uninsured rate12.3%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%137th of 614 in AL
Residents 65 and older20.2%
75th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%242nd of 616 in AL
Population density663/sq mi
36th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi98th of 616 in AL
Healthcare workers7.9%
26th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%367th of 612 in AL
Average commute22.4 min
25th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min473rd of 587 in AL
Foreign-born residents4.2%
25th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%122nd of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate50.9%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%560th of 605 in AL
Median age34.4
17th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3537th of 616 in AL
Diversity index23.7
16th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8436th of 616 in AL
Population7,709
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768226th of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher14%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%385th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$788
6th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007316th of 503 in AL
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%373rd of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$30,608
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396547th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$18,998
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087578th of 614 in AL
Work from home2.8%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%448th of 612 in AL
Median household income$31,486
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999556th of 582 in AL
Median home value$80,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900525th of 565 in AL
Broadband access64.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%572nd of 605 in AL
Self-employed workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%544th of 612 in AL

Measure	35207	Jefferson	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	39.9%	15.7%	15.6%	12.5%	99th	24th of 607
Residents under 18	32.9%	22.9%	22.2%	22%	99th	23rd of 616
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.5%	4.7%	4.7%	5.2%	93rd	89th of 612
Housing vacancy	19.7%	13.2%	14.5%	10.1%	93rd	215th of 606
Veterans	9.5%	5.7%	7.7%	6.2%	87th	123rd of 615
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.5%	53.5%	48.8%	51.1%	86th	95th of 568
Government workers	20.8%	15.5%	16.6%	14.5%	86th	126th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.486	0.508	0.479	0.483	84th	128th of 603
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.3%	9.4%	9.2%	8.4%	81st	137th of 614
Residents 65 and older	20.2%	16.8%	17.8%	17.2%	75th	242nd of 616
Population density	663/sq mi	601/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	36th	98th of 616
Healthcare workers	7.9%	11.7%	9.9%	9.7%	26th	367th of 612
Average commute	22.4 min	24.1 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	25th	473rd of 587
Foreign-born residents	4.2%	4.9%	4%	14.1%	25th	122nd of 616
Homeownership rateWeakness	50.9%	63.9%	70.2%	65.2%	19th	560th of 605
Median age	34.4	37.7	39.3	38.9	17th	537th of 616
Diversity index	23.7	59.3	52.8	61.4	16th	436th of 616
Population	7,709	667,755	5,086,768	334,922,499	12th	226th of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14%	36.2%	28.4%	35.7%	8th	385th of 612
Median gross rent	$788	$1,193	$1,007	$1,413	6th	316th of 503
Tech workers	0.5%	2.8%	2.7%	3.8%	6th	373rd of 612
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,608	$46,588	$43,396	$49,666	3rd	547th of 605
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,998	$41,013	$36,087	$44,673	2nd	578th of 614
Work from home	2.8%	11.1%	8.8%	15.1%	2nd	448th of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,486	$66,388	$63,999	$80,734	1st	556th of 582
Median home value	$80,300	$240,000	$209,900	$332,700	1st	525th of 565
Broadband accessWeakness	64.6%	90.4%	87.5%	91%	1st	572nd of 605
Self-employed workers	3.6%	8.1%	9.1%	10%	1st	544th of 612

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

25%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.4

Under 18

32.9%

65 and over

20.2%

Race and ethnicity

White4%
Black87%
Hispanic8%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

23.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 3,112
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 53.3%
Married couples: 16%
Living alone: 44.9%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.4%

Median household income

35207

$31,486

Jefferson Co.

$66,388

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,998

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.486

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35207

$80,300

Jefferson Co.

$240,000

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35207

$788

Jefferson Co.

$1,193

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

0.5%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,877
Owner-occupied: 50.9%
Vacant: 19.7%
Median year built: 1960
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.3%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

40%

30–44

23%

45–59

0.5%

60+

Average commute

22.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Sales

14%

Production

12%

Office and admin

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Engineering and science

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

15%

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Construction

12%

Manufacturing

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

0.1%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$30,608

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35207	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,636	$74,888
Service	$23,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,034	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,857	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,291	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

29%

Some college

27%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Households with broadband: 64.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.8%
No internet access: 28.5%
Without health insurance: 12.3%
Limited-English households: 1.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Birmingham
State: Alabama
County: Jefferson County
Center point: 33.5677° N, 86.8250° W
Land area: 12 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Birmingham76% of zip
Fultondale6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 35207

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35234	Birmingham, AL	2.3 mi	3,879	$26,831	$114,300
35068	Fultondale, AL	2.9 mi	8,378	$73,750	$195,100
35204	Birmingham, AL	3.3 mi	8,953	$35,420	$89,300
35201	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
35202	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
35203	Birmingham, AL	3.5 mi	3,506	$47,434	$334,000
35237	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
35246	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
35270	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
35283	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
35287	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
35291	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 35207

What city is zip code 35207?

35207 is assigned to Birmingham, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35207 in?

35207 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35207?

About 7,709 people live in 35207, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35207 in?

35207 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35207?

The median household income in 35207 is $31,486.

What zip codes are near 35207?

The closest zip codes to 35207 are 35234, 35068, 35204, 35201, 35202.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35207, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.