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ZIP Code 35208
Birmingham, AL, Jefferson County
Population
13,412
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,651
City
Birmingham
ZIP 35208 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35208 at a glance
- ZIP 35208 (Birmingham) is about 36 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,561, 40% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,100 (54% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,031 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35208
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35208, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,561
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$97,100
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
21.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
139
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,322
$55.85M annual payroll
PPP loans
$9.17M
513 loans
Campaign donations
$5,864
33% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35208, 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 35208, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.8%
U.S. 33.3% +14.5 pts
Diabetes
24.4%
U.S. 12.1% +12.3 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 35208
ZIP codes near 35208
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35218Birmingham | 1.2 mi | 2.6 |
| 35254Birmingham | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| 35204Birmingham | 2.6 mi | 5 |
| 35064Fairfield | 3 mi | 3.6 |
| 35211Birmingham | 3.3 mi | 16.6 |
| 35233Birmingham | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| 35221Midfield | 3.7 mi | 3.7 |
| 35209Homewood | 3.9 mi | 9.6 |
| 35203Birmingham | 3.9 mi | 2.1 |
| 35205Birmingham | 4 mi | 3.7 |
| 35249Birmingham | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| 35228Midfield | 4.2 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35208?
- ZIP code 35208 is in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 35208 in?
- ZIP code 35208 is mostly in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35208?
- About 13,412 people live in the 35208 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.