Zip code 35229: Birmingham, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35229?

35229 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 35229 in?

35229 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35229?

About 2,792 people live in 35229, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 35229?

The closest zip codes to 35229 are 35209, 35205, 35249, 35216, 35233.

Residential delivery areaJefferson CountyCentral Time

Population

2,792

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

10,697 people/sq mi

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

About 35229

35229 is a dense urban zip code in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 2,792 people live here, or 10,697 per square mile. The median resident is 19.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; food service; and office and administrative support.

How 35229 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy100%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%1st of 606 in AL
Population density10,697/sq mi
93rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi5th of 616 in AL
Diversity index50.2
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8155th of 616 in AL
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%153rd of 612 in AL
Work from home10%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%129th of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers7.5%
26th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%386th of 612 in AL
Government workers9.3%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%526th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%437th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%361st of 616 in AL
Population2,792
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768385th of 616 in AL
Per capita income$4,323
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087610th of 614 in AL
Median age19.9
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3603rd of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%604th of 612 in AL
Average commute12 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min581st of 587 in AL
Uninsured rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%592nd of 614 in AL
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%602nd of 615 in AL
Residents 65 and older0.3%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%602nd of 616 in AL
Residents under 180.2%
1st
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%599th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$4,926
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396605th of 605 in AL
Healthcare workers1.7%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%562nd of 612 in AL

Measure	35229	Jefferson	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Housing vacancy	100%	13.2%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	1st of 606
Population density	10,697/sq mi	601/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	93rd	5th of 616
Diversity index	50.2	59.3	52.8	61.4	52nd	155th of 616
Tech workers	2.3%	2.8%	2.7%	3.8%	39th	153rd of 612
Work from home	10%	11.1%	8.8%	15.1%	34th	129th of 612
Self-employed workers	7.5%	8.1%	9.1%	10%	26th	386th of 612
Government workers	9.3%	15.5%	16.6%	14.5%	14th	526th of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	4.7%	4.7%	5.2%	9th	437th of 612
Foreign-born residents	1%	4.9%	4%	14.1%	6th	361st of 616
Population	2,792	667,755	5,086,768	334,922,499	4th	385th of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$4,323	$41,013	$36,087	$44,673	1st	610th of 614
Median age	19.9	37.7	39.3	38.9	1st	603rd of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	36.2%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	604th of 612
Average commuteStrength	12 min	24.1 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	1st	581st of 587
Uninsured rateStrength	0.8%	9.4%	9.2%	8.4%	1st	592nd of 614
Veterans	0%	5.7%	7.7%	6.2%	1st	602nd of 615
Residents 65 and older	0.3%	16.8%	17.8%	17.2%	1st	602nd of 616
Residents under 18	0.2%	22.9%	22.2%	22%	1st	599th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$4,926	$46,588	$43,396	$49,666	1st	605th of 605
Healthcare workers	1.7%	11.7%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	562nd 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

5–17

99%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.9

Under 18

0.2%

65 and over

0.3%

Race and ethnicity

White65%
Black26%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

50.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

No data reported.

Households

Households: 0
Average household size: —
Family households: —
Married couples: —
Living alone: —
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 28% / 72%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

No data reported.

Median household income

35229

—

Jefferson Co.

$66,388

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$4,323

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

—

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

—

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35229

—

Jefferson Co.

$240,000

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35229

—

Jefferson Co.

$1,193

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

100%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 32
Owner-occupied: —
Vacant: 100%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

50%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

31%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

39%

10–19

47%

20–29

30–44

45–59

0.8%

60+

Average commute

12 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

28%

Food service

17%

Office and admin

14%

Education

11%

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Sales

Engineering and science

Management

Computer and math

Healthcare

Business and finance

Police and fire

0.7%

Production

0.7%

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

40%

Restaurants and hotels

18%

Other services

16%

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

0.7%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$4,926

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

24.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35229	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$4,009	$74,888
Service	$5,651	$26,804
Sales and office	$7,572	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

100%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: —
Cable, fiber or DSL: —
No internet access: —
Without health insurance: 0.8%
Limited-English households: —

Geography

City (USPS): Birmingham
State: Alabama
County: Jefferson County
Center point: 33.4644° N, 86.7940° W
Land area: 0.3 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

Homewood100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35229

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35209	Birmingham, AL	1 mi	32,734	$71,439	$504,600
35205	Birmingham, AL	2.3 mi	18,858	$51,158	$293,800
35249	Birmingham, AL	3 mi	15	—	—
35216	Birmingham, AL	3.1 mi	34,327	$74,525	$398,200
35233	Birmingham, AL	3.1 mi	3,570	$60,336	$338,600
35243	Birmingham, AL	3.4 mi	18,176	$99,645	$538,400
35203	Birmingham, AL	3.8 mi	3,506	$47,434	$334,000
35223	Birmingham, AL	3.9 mi	10,666	$168,278	$775,100
35201	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
35202	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
35237	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
35246	Birmingham, AL · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 35229

What city is zip code 35229?

35229 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 35229 in?

35229 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35229?

About 2,792 people live in 35229, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35229 in?

35229 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 35229?

The closest zip codes to 35229 are 35209, 35205, 35249, 35216, 35233.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35229, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.