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Birmingham, AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35061, 35068, 35094, 35203, 35204, 35205 and more.

Population

198,173

Land area

147.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,347

ZIP codes

29

Birmingham and its ZIP codes

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Birmingham at a glance

  • Birmingham is about 13 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 3rd among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • The median household income is $46,051, 28% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,800 (24% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,107 a month.

Local data for Birmingham, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Birmingham, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$46,051

Poverty rate

24.7%

Median home value

$158,800

Median rent

$1,107/mo

Homeownership

45.5%

Bachelor's or higher

31.1%

Median age

35.6

Average commute

20.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,101), Irish Americans (5,809), Mexican Americans (4,951).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Birmingham.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,008

368,875 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,312

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.1B

FY 2026, $12,071 per person

PPP loans

$665M

7,826 loans, 66,538 jobs reported

Jefferson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Birmingham, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.7%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home9.9%

Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Birmingham, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,330

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,129

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 35°F

56.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone97 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Birmingham, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.2%

U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts

Diabetes

19.2%

U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts

Smoking

16.6%

U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.2%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Birmingham

29 in or overlapping Birmingham. Population shown

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Cities near Birmingham

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Mountain BrookCity4.7 mi12.8
HomewoodCity4.8 mi8.3
TarrantCity5 mi6.4
ForestdaleCensus-designated place5.9 mi6.7
Vestavia HillsCity6.3 mi20
FultondaleCity7.1 mi12.1
FairfieldCity7.3 mi3.5
IrondaleCity7.6 mi17.3
MidfieldCity7.7 mi2.7
McDonald ChapelCensus-designated place7.8 mi1.1
MinorCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.7
EdgewaterCensus-designated place8.8 mi1.2
BrooksideTown9 mi6.3
GardendaleCity9.4 mi23
Brook HighlandCensus-designated place9.4 mi2.8
LipscombCity9.5 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Birmingham, AL in?
Birmingham is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Birmingham, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Birmingham include 35061, 35068, 35094, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211 and others.
What is the population of Birmingham, AL?
About 198,173 people live in Birmingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Birmingham?
Nearby places include Mountain Brook (4.7 mi), Homewood (4.8 mi), Tarrant (5 mi), Forestdale (5.9 mi), Vestavia Hills (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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