ZIP Code 35228 Demographics & Data

All About Birmingham, AL (ZIP Code 35228)

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 35228

The ZIP Code 35228 is associated with the city of Birmingham in Alabama in Jefferson County in the U.S. The 35228 ZIP Code has a median age of 39.2 years, and 20.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $33,486, while about 21% of the population lives below the poverty line. About 83.5% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $19,366. The current population estimate is 10,059.

Population in 35228

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 35228 is 10,059.

Birmingham, AL

The 35228 ZIP Code is associated with Birmingham, AL in Jefferson County.

Area Codes associated with 35228

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 35228 include 205.

Sunrise / Sunset in 35228

Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 4:41 pm
Sunrise in 35228 6:43 am
Sunrise in 35228 4:41 pm

Weather forecast for 35228

Tonight's forecast for 35228: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Current air quality in 35228

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 35228 Good

Internet in 35228

About 67.4% of households in ZIP Code 35228 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 83.6% have a computer.

Gender in 35228

In ZIP Code 35228, males make up an estimated 44.0% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 56.0%.

Health Insurance in 35228

Approximately 12.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 35228 (Birmingham, AL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 35228

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35228, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.3% of 35228 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35228 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (87.8%), followed by White (12.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 35228

Industry Percent
White 12.5%
Black or African American 87.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 35228

The median household income in ZIP Code 35228 is $33,486, while the region's mean household income is $47,605. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,366. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35228 of $19,366 is approximately 30.66% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 20.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately115.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 35228 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.9% of 35228 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 35228

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 16.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.4%
$200,000 or more per year 0.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 35228

In ZIP Code 35228, 83.5% of the population graduated high school, while 13.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.6% in this Jefferson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 35228

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 37.6%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 11.9%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate or professional degree 2.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 35228

Residents of ZIP Code 35228 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 35228 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 35228 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 35228 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 35228

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.4%
5 to 9 years 7.6%
10 to 14 years 6.0%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 8.1%
25 to 34 years 13.1%
35 to 44 years 11.3%
45 to 54 years 13.8%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 8.1%
65 to 74 years 9.3%
75 to 84 years 5.2%
85 years and over 1.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 35228

In ZIP Code 35228, 96.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 in 35228

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.4%
Spanish 3.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.5%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 35228

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35228, an estimated 27.3% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 21.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Jefferson County region.

Age of Housing in 35228

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 21.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 27.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 14.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 10.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 35228

In 35228, 57.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.4 minutes. Approximately 22.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35228 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 35228 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 35228

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 5.9%
Manufacturing 10.4%
Wholesale trade 4.2%
Retail trade 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.9%
Information 3.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 18.5%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 4.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 35228 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 35228

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 35228 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35228 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35228 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 35228

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 35228

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 35228 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35228 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.29 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.4% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes electricity rates in 35228 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 35228

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 35228 11.57¢/kWh 10.67¢/kWh 5.69¢/kWh
Alabama
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 35228

Month ZIP Code 35228 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.49 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.54 3 6.31
Mar 5.18 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.92 5.13 7.3
May 5.82 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.51 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.66 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.79 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.75 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.87 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.99 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.95 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 35228. This visualizes solar power levels in 35228 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.