ZIP Codes of Jefferson County, AL

Population & People
Population & People
Total Population
711,600
Household Income
Household Income
Median Income
$68,465
Housing
Housing
Total Housing Units
328,874
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Total Businesses
17,807
Employment
Employment
Employment Rate
58.79%
Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree+
36.26%
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates · rolled up across the 91 ZIPs in this county.
Data Last Updated: July 1, 2026
ZIP Codes:91 ZIP Codes (49 Standard, 24 PO Box, 18 Unique) [See All]
Area Codes:205 / 659
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:11:52:38 PM
Population:711,600 [See All]
FIPS:01073
CBSA:Birmingham, AL
Land Area:1,252 sq mi
Water Area:15 sq mi
Coordinates:33.5378, -86.8246
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Alabama's largest county
711,600 residents — the most of 68 counties in Alabama.
Alabama's densest county
568 people per square mile.
Sharp income gradient
Wealthiest ZIP earns 6.3× the poorest — $168,278 vs $26,831.
Extreme education divide
Bachelor's share ranges 6.4% to 86.8% across ZIPs — a 80-point gap.
Among Alabama's 5 most-educated counties
36.3% with bachelor's+ (#4 statewide).
Wide geographic spread
ZIPs range from 122.5 sq mi down to 1.40 — a 88× sprawl ratio.

Standout ZIPs in this County


Most Populous
Birmingham · 43,903 people
6.2% of county total
Highest Income
Birmingham · $168,278 median
2.5× county average
Largest Land Area
Adger · 122.5 sq mi
Spans the most ground
Fastest Growth
Birmingham · 199.0% (10-yr)
1,194 → 3,570 residents
Most Educated
Birmingham · 86.8% bachelor's+
9,342 of 10,765 adults 25+

Things worth knowing about Jefferson County


711,600 residents live across 91 ZIPs covering 1,252 sq mi, served by 30 distinct USPS-recognized cities.

Population moved from 696,466 to 711,487 from 2014 to 2024 — a +2.2% change. 27 ZIPs gained residents, 27 lost.

The county's wealthiest ZIP 35223 (Birmingham, $168,278 median) and poorest ZIP 35234 (Birmingham, $26,831) are 5.5 miles apart — a 6.3× income gap across local geography.

Median home values vary 10.7× across this county — from $73,500 in 35221 (Birmingham) to $789,800 in 35213 (Birmingham).

Density varies 571× across the county — from 32 people/sq mi in 35006 (Adger) to 18,130 in 35229 (Birmingham).

Most of the decade's growth concentrated around Birmingham — top growth ZIPs averaged +115.9% over the past ten years ( 35233 , 35229 and 35254 ).

Educational attainment ranges from 6.4% bachelor's+ in 35172 (Trafford) to 86.8% in 35213 (Birmingham) — the breadth of educational profiles across the area.

Within Alabama, this is the #1 most populous of 68 counties and ranks #13 for median household income .

On the national stage, Jefferson County is the #96 most populous US county .

Hosts 4 single-entity Unique ZIPs: 35229Samford University ; 35254Birmingham Southern College ; 35249Univ Of Alabama Hospital ; and 35291Al Power Co .

Weighted by population, the typical household earns about $74,874 across the county — reflecting what a typical resident sees, not a simple ZIP average.

36.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher (175,724 of 484,621 reporting). The most-educated ZIPs cluster around Birmingham.

49 Standard delivery, 24 PO Box only, 18 single-entity Unique ZIPs serve this county.

Stories about Jefferson County


Higher-education hub

7 ZIPs in this county where more than 60% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree — typically college campuses, research enclaves, or tech corridors.

Birmingham
86.8%
15,603 residents
Birmingham
83.9%
10,666 residents
Birmingham
79.0%
3,570 residents
Birmingham
72.4%
18,176 residents
Birmingham
69.3%
38,588 residents
Birmingham
62.3%
38,217 residents
Birmingham
61.3%
8,361 residents

Single-entity addresses

18 ZIP codes in this county serve a single facility — typically theme parks, universities, large corporations, airports, or government complexes.

Samford University
2,792 residents
Birmingham Southern College
1,749 residents
Univ Of Alabama Hospital
15 residents
Al Power Co
non-residential
Business Reply Mail
non-residential
S S Payment Ctr
non-residential
Regions Bank
non-residential
Blue Cross Shield
non-residential
Dept Of Treas Bur Accts
non-residential
Wells Fargo
non-residential
State Farm Insurance
non-residential
Regions Bank
non-residential
Al Gas Corp
non-residential
Al Power Co
non-residential
North American Mg
non-residential
Regions Bank
non-residential
Univ Of Alabama Bir
non-residential
Compass Bank
non-residential

Two counties in one

Median household income spans 6.3× between the wealthiest and poorest ZIPs — a sign of significant intra-county inequality.

Wealthiest ZIP
Birmingham
Median income: $168,278
Population: 10,666
Bachelor's+: 83.9%
vs
Poorest ZIP (pop >= 500)
Birmingham
Median income: $26,831
Population: 3,879
Bachelor's+: 11.2%
For every $1 of household income in 35234, the typical household in 35223 earns $6.27.

All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County


ZIPCityTypePopulationMedian IncomeArea (sq mi)10-yr Growth
35215BirminghamStandard43,903$52,79326.9-6.4%
35226BirminghamStandard38,588$124,51617.215.9%
35244BirminghamStandard38,217$113,45026.215.4%
35216BirminghamStandard34,327$74,52512.9-6.0%
35209BirminghamStandard32,734$71,4399.811.8%
35173TrussvilleStandard31,603$117,10568.721.1%
35023BessemerStandard25,533$69,86390.40.5%
35211BirminghamStandard24,924$34,88415.7-2.6%
35020BessemerStandard24,892$35,36216.6-6.4%
35022BessemerStandard23,126$81,84668.215.6%
35126PinsonStandard22,599$83,73261.75.1%
35235BirminghamStandard20,526$63,29513.07.6%
35111Mc CallaStandard20,342$86,46359.622.6%
35205BirminghamStandard18,858$51,1583.7-6.7%
35243BirminghamStandard18,176$99,64512.77.5%
35071GardendaleStandard17,288$82,07461.17.8%
35214BirminghamStandard17,027$56,38324.6-7.5%
35206BirminghamStandard15,621$42,5499.9-6.8%
35213BirminghamStandard15,603$159,8246.411.2%
35094LeedsStandard14,854$74,62556.42.0%
35210BirminghamStandard13,775$73,06126.54.4%
35208BirminghamStandard13,412$38,5613.7-4.5%
35180WarriorStandard12,973$74,83284.6-6.8%
35217BirminghamStandard12,240$40,48618.1-6.0%
35223BirminghamStandard10,666$168,2788.0-0.4%
35228BirminghamStandard10,216$50,8154.1-0.4%
35212BirminghamStandard10,160$36,6334.8-24.9%
35064FairfieldStandard9,872$48,6926.1-13.4%
35127Pleasant GroveStandard9,442$70,31710.8-7.4%
35204BirminghamStandard8,953$35,4205.1-16.0%
35062DoraStandard8,864$73,39353.516.5%
35068FultondaleStandard8,378$73,75013.46.3%
35222BirminghamStandard8,361$84,0663.9-0.1%
35005AdamsvilleStandard8,247$59,12532.24.1%
35207BirminghamStandard7,709$31,48611.3-14.3%
35218BirminghamStandard6,981$30,7392.5-0.9%
35117Mount OliveStandard5,606$92,73023.71.0%
35116MorrisStandard5,227$88,27423.924.4%
35224BirminghamStandard4,739$42,63916.5-21.8%
35006AdgerStandard3,894$68,982122.524.6%
35234BirminghamStandard3,879$26,8313.2-39.7%
35091KimberlyStandard3,802$100,3758.032.4%
35233BirminghamStandard3,570$60,3361.5199.0%
35203BirminghamStandard3,506$47,4342.23.8%
35221BirminghamStandard3,119$33,4724.1-38.0%
35073GraysvilleStandard3,031$54,88626.124.9%
35118MulgaStandard2,960$64,37538.6-2.6%
35229BirminghamUnique2,7920.2100.0%
35172TraffordStandard2,703$39,84429.5-5.7%
35254BirminghamUnique1,7490.048.7%
35061DolomiteStandard1,554$69,4321.48.1%
35036BrooksidePO Box2080.0-25.7%
35060DocenaPO Box1580.7-46.8%
35181WatsonPO Box980.0
35249BirminghamUnique150.0
35119New CastlePO Box00.0-100.0%
35236BirminghamPO Box0.0
35291BirminghamUnique0.0
35261BirminghamPO Box0.0
35282BirminghamUnique0.0
35266BirminghamPO Box0.0
35285BirminghamUnique0.0
35287BirminghamUnique0.0
35139SayrePO Box0.0
35048ClayPO Box0.0
35298BirminghamUnique0.0
35293BirminghamUnique0.0
35290BirminghamUnique0.0
35202BirminghamPO Box0.0
35297BirminghamUnique0.0
35253BirminghamPO Box0.0
35219BirminghamPO Box0.0
35246BirminghamUnique0.0
35255BirminghamPO Box0.0
35015AltonPO Box0.0
35295BirminghamUnique0.0
35292BirminghamUnique0.0
35123PalmerdalePO Box0.0
35201BirminghamPO Box0.0
35270BirminghamUnique0.0
35288BirminghamUnique0.0
35220BirminghamPO Box0.0
35283BirminghamPO Box0.0
35259BirminghamPO Box0.0
35232BirminghamPO Box0.0
35142ShannonPO Box0.0
35294BirminghamUnique0.0
35296BirminghamUnique0.0
35260BirminghamPO Box0.0
35021BessemerPO Box0.0
35231BirminghamPO Box0.0

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