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Leeds, AL
City in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35094.
Population
12,028
Land area
22.8sq mi
People per sq mi
527
ZIP codes
1
Leeds and its ZIP codes
Leeds at a glance
- Leeds is about 5.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 61st most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $69,737 a year, 9% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,600 (7% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,058 a month.
Local data for Leeds, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leeds, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,737
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$1,058/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.7%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,444), Irish Americans (855), German Americans (751).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Leeds.
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
$18M
345 loans, 2,336 jobs reported
How people get to work
Leeds, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leeds, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leeds, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Leeds
1 in or overlapping Leeds. Population shown
Cities near Leeds
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunnavantCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 19.3 |
| MoodyCity | 5.3 mi | 24.5 |
| VandiverCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 20.3 |
| IrondaleCity | 6.8 mi | 17.3 |
| SterrettCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 22.9 |
| Shoal CreekCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5 |
| TrussvilleCity | 8.8 mi | 35.7 |
| Grayson ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Brook HighlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| Center PointCity | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| ArgoCity | 11 mi | 10.7 |
| Highland LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| MargaretCity | 11 mi | 9.8 |
| Mountain BrookCity | 11 mi | 12.8 |
| ClayCity | 12 mi | 11.3 |
| WestoverTown | 12 mi | 19.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leeds, AL in?
- Leeds is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Leeds, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Leeds include 35094.
- What is the population of Leeds, AL?
- About 12,028 people live in Leeds, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leeds?
- Nearby places include Dunnavant (2.9 mi), Moody (5.3 mi), Vandiver (5.8 mi), Irondale (6.8 mi), Sterrett (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023