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ZIP Code 35222
Birmingham, AL, Jefferson County
Population
8,361
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,146
City
Birmingham
ZIP 35222 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35222 at a glance
- ZIP 35222 (Birmingham) is about 21 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,066, 31% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $399,800 (90% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,114 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35222
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35222, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,066
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$399,800
Prices -1.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,114/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
61.3%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
18.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
418
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
8,483
$629M annual payroll
PPP loans
$58.63M
543 loans
Campaign donations
$127K
47% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35222, 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 35222, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 35222
ZIP codes near 35222
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35213Mountain Brook | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| 35212Birmingham | 2 mi | 6.2 |
| 35234Birmingham | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| 35249Birmingham | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| 35203Birmingham | 2.7 mi | 2.1 |
| 35233Birmingham | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| 35205Birmingham | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| 35223Mountain Brook | 3.5 mi | 8.4 |
| 35206Birmingham | 4.1 mi | 10.1 |
| 35207Birmingham | 4.2 mi | 11.6 |
| 35204Birmingham | 4.2 mi | 5 |
| 35229Homewood | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35222?
- ZIP code 35222 is in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 35222 in?
- ZIP code 35222 is mostly in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35222?
- About 8,361 people live in the 35222 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.