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ZIP Code 35203
Birmingham, AL, Jefferson County
Population
3,506
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,690
City
Birmingham
ZIP 35203 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35203 at a glance
- ZIP 35203 (Birmingham) is about 17 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,434 a year, 26% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $334,000 (59% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,058 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35203
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35203, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,434
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$334,000
Median rent
$1,058/mo
Homeownership
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
14.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
992
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
29,248
$2.72B annual payroll
PPP loans
$182M
1,151 loans
Campaign donations
$674K
5% D, 18% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35203, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35203, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 35203
ZIP codes near 35203
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35233Birmingham | 0.8 mi | 1.5 |
| 35249Birmingham | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| 35234Birmingham | 1.6 mi | 3.4 |
| 35204Birmingham | 1.6 mi | 5 |
| 35205Birmingham | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| 35254Birmingham | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| 35222Birmingham | 2.7 mi | 3.9 |
| 35207Birmingham | 3.4 mi | 11.6 |
| 35209Homewood | 3.5 mi | 9.6 |
| 35212Birmingham | 3.7 mi | 6.2 |
| 35229Homewood | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| 35208Birmingham | 3.9 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35203?
- ZIP code 35203 is in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 35203 in?
- ZIP code 35203 is mostly in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35203?
- About 3,506 people live in the 35203 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.