Zip code 35254: Birmingham, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35254?

35254 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 35254 in?

35254 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35254?

About 1,749 people live in 35254, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 35254?

The closest zip codes to 35254 are 35204, 35208, 35218, 35203, 35205.

Residential delivery areaJefferson CountyCentral Time

Population

1,749

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

0.1 sq mi

17,147 people/sq mi

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

About 35254

35254 is a dense urban zip code in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 1,749 people live here, or 17,147 per square mile. The median resident is 19.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

Commuters average 12.5 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; food service; and cleaning and personal care.

How 35254 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population density17,147/sq mi
96th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi2nd of 616 in AL
Work from home16.7%
68th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%44th of 612 in AL
Diversity index51.9
55th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8130th of 616 in AL
Tech workers3%
52nd
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%111th of 612 in AL
Government workers12.1%
37th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%449th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%201st of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%472nd of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers5.2%
5th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%496th of 612 in AL
Population1,749
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768445th of 616 in AL
Per capita income$4,941
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087607th of 614 in AL
Median age19.9
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3604th of 616 in AL
Average commute12.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min579th of 587 in AL
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%603rd of 614 in AL
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%603rd of 615 in AL
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%606th of 616 in AL
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%607th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$6,010
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396601st of 605 in AL
Healthcare workers2.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%554th of 612 in AL

Measure	35254	Jefferson	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Population density	17,147/sq mi	601/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	96th	2nd of 616
Work from home	16.7%	11.1%	8.8%	15.1%	68th	44th of 612
Diversity index	51.9	59.3	52.8	61.4	55th	130th of 616
Tech workers	3%	2.8%	2.7%	3.8%	52nd	111th of 612
Government workers	12.1%	15.5%	16.6%	14.5%	37th	449th of 612
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	4.9%	4%	14.1%	17th	201st of 616
Unemployment rateStrength	2%	4.7%	4.7%	5.2%	5th	472nd of 612
Self-employed workers	5.2%	8.1%	9.1%	10%	5th	496th of 612
Population	1,749	667,755	5,086,768	334,922,499	3rd	445th of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$4,941	$41,013	$36,087	$44,673	1st	607th of 614
Median age	19.9	37.7	39.3	38.9	1st	604th of 616
Average commuteStrength	12.5 min	24.1 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	1st	579th of 587
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	9.4%	9.2%	8.4%	1st	603rd of 614
Veterans	0%	5.7%	7.7%	6.2%	1st	603rd of 615
Residents 65 and older	0%	16.8%	17.8%	17.2%	1st	606th of 616
Residents under 18	0%	22.9%	22.2%	22%	1st	607th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$6,010	$46,588	$43,396	$49,666	1st	601st of 605
Healthcare workers	2.5%	11.7%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	554th 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

100%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.9

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black27%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

51.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

45%

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: 34% / 66%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

No data reported.

Median household income

35254

—

Jefferson Co.

$66,388

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$4,941

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

35254

—

Jefferson Co.

$240,000

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35254

—

Jefferson Co.

$1,193

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

No data reported.

Housing units: 0
Owner-occupied: —
Vacant: —
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

42%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

36%

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

40%

10–19

45%

20–29

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

12.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

20%

Food service

20%

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Office and admin

14%

Sales

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Business and finance

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Production

0.8%

Police and fire

0.6%

Management

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

42%

Restaurants and hotels

24%

Retail

14%

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$6,010

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

26.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35254	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$4,699	$74,888
Service	$6,989	$26,804
Sales and office	$8,017	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No data reported.

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

Geography

City (USPS): Birmingham
State: Alabama
County: Jefferson County
Center point: 33.5137° N, 86.8529° W
Land area: 0.1 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

Birmingham100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35254

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35204	Birmingham, AL	0.9 mi	8,953	$35,420	$89,300
35208	Birmingham, AL	1.9 mi	13,412	$38,561	$97,100
35218	Birmingham, AL	2.4 mi	6,981	$30,739	$92,600
35203	Birmingham, AL	2.5 mi	3,506	$47,434	$334,000
35205	Birmingham, AL	2.9 mi	18,858	$51,158	$293,800
35201	Birmingham, AL · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
35202	Birmingham, AL · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
35237	Birmingham, AL · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
35246	Birmingham, AL · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
35249	Birmingham, AL	2.9 mi	15	—	—
35270	Birmingham, AL · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
35283	Birmingham, AL · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 35254

What city is zip code 35254?

35254 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 35254 in?

35254 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35254?

About 1,749 people live in 35254, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35254 in?

35254 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 35254?

The closest zip codes to 35254 are 35204, 35208, 35218, 35203, 35205.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35254, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.