The ZIP Code 35205 is associated with the city of Birmingham in Alabama in Jefferson County in the U.S. The 35205 ZIP Code has a median age of 29.5 years, and 14.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $39,236, and an estimated 16% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 93.2% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $32,144. The current population estimate is 20,857.
6:44 am
4:40 pm
Fair
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35205, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 7.2% of 35205 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35205 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (62.2%), followed by Black or African American (30.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 30.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35205 is $39,236, while the region's mean household income is $65,490. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,144. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35205 of $32,144 is approximately 15.1% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 15.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately63.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.7% of the population in 35205 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.1% of 35205 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.4% |
In ZIP Code 35205, 93.2% of the population graduated high school, while 49.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.4% in this Jefferson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 18.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 28.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35205 are younger than average. The median age of 29.5 years in ZIP Code 35205 is approximately 22.57% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 28.5% of the population in 35205 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 35205 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 28.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 35205, 89.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jefferson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.2% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 1.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 35205 in January 2025 comes in at $200,948. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $202,514 median value in August 2024, and -3% lower than the $206,400 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35205, an estimated 29.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jefferson County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $200,948 |
| Dec 2024 | $200,783 |
| Nov 2024 | $199,978 |
| Oct 2024 | $200,047 |
| Sep 2024 | $201,009 |
| Aug 2024 | $202,514 |
| Jul 2024 | $204,191 |
| Jun 2024 | $205,342 |
| May 2024 | $206,513 |
| Apr 2024 | $206,892 |
| Mar 2024 | $206,996 |
| Feb 2024 | $206,400 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.7% |
In 35205, 66.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.7 minutes. Approximately 29.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35205 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.4% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 35205 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.0% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.6% |
| Public administration | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35205 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35205 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35205 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35205 | 11.57¢/kWh | 10.67¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 16.43¢/kWh | 14.42¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 35205 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.49 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.25 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.57 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.66 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.51 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.55 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.76 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.88 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.06 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.1 | 1.78 | 5.46 |