| City: | Docena, Alabama |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:44:39 PM |
| Population: | 442 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 205 / 659 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.5623, -86.9359 |
| Land Area: | 0.343 sq mi |
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Docena is a small historic community in Jefferson County, Alabama, located just west of Birmingham. With 442 residents living in 193 occupied households across 0.76 square miles, this compact community sits near the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham, about 1.2 miles away.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery option for residents. The post office maintains 149 PO Boxes for 193 households, with 77% of residents relying on PO Box service. While some limited street delivery exists (one city carrier route and one rural route), the PO Box classification reflects the community's postal infrastructure.
The numbered grid street pattern (1st Street through 8th Street, with corresponding avenues) indicates an established town layout. Housing stock is notably historic: 162 of the 241 total housing units (67%) were built before 1939, pointing to Docena's origins as an early 20th-century community. The median home value of $111,300 reflects working-class affordability.
The population is predominantly African American (274 of 442 residents, or 62%). Median age is 36.7 years. The community has a significant transportation and warehousing workforce, with 124 workers in this sector out of the local labor force. Per capita income is $40,335. Owner-occupied housing (127 units) outnumbers rentals (66 units), suggesting a stable residential base despite the community's small size.
Mail to Docena should use the following format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Docena, AL 35060The numbered grid pattern from 1st through 8th Streets indicates an established early 20th-century town layout typical of Birmingham-area industrial communities.
ZIP Code 35060 has 442 residents and 193 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 36.7 years, younger than the state (39.7) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (62.0%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (24.2%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.8%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 442Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 158Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,288.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 193Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $111,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 431 | 289 | 303 | 297 | 344 | 306 | 290 | 332 | 272 | 187 | 184 | 296 | 159 | 158 |
| Decennial Census | 414 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 442 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.7
Male Median Age: 38.8
Female Median Age: 35.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 13 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Female | 11 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 22 | 26 | 54 | 27 | 25 | 35 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 38 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| White: | 107 | 23.01% |
| Black: | 274 | 58.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 46 | 9.89% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 1.51% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 31 | 6.67% |
| Total: | 465 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 213 | 48.19% | 38.8 years |
| Females: | 229 | 51.81% | 35.3 years |
| Total: | 442 | 100% | 36.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 158 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 158 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 158 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $28,889 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,889. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $23,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,875). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $26,771, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $26,771 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.8%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (55.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,889 | $14,839 | $42,321 | $43,148 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,961 | $23,889 | $33,468 | $25,662 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $28,426 | $11,705 | $39,500 | $17,292 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $105,697 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $53,125 | $19,286 | $50,284 | $48,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,185 | $0 | $24,491 | $24,185 | $23,875 |
| Median Male Income | $60,787 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $53,125 | $55,750 | $55,476 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,942 | $26,892 | $26,771 |
| Employed: | 115 | 72.78% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 43 | 27.22% |
| Total: | 158 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 64 | 55.65% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 6.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 44 | 38.26% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 115 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $111,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $80,700 (266.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $111,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $950 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (52.63% with a mortgage, 47.37% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 41.84%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $30,300 | $31,600 | $30,100 | $34,000 | $34,400 | $33,400 | $33,900 | $45,200 | $0 | $97,900 | $108,000 | $109,000 | $111,300 | $111,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 60 | 52.63% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 54 | 47.37% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 114 | 58.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 82 | 41.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 196 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 161 | 82.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 35 | 17.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 196 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 38.60 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 89 | 56.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 69 | 43.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 158 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 158 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 122 | 70.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 34 | 19.54% |
| No Insurance: | 18 | 10.34% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 156 | 89.66% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 38.6% | 60.9% | 30.6% | 51.1% | 41.8% | 28.1% | 25.8% | 24.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 35060 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 65 people with an annual payroll of $5,712,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 327Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,539,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,712,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 65Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 35060 is located in Jefferson County, Alabama, within the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13820) and Alabama's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,128,047 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 35060. It covers 0.343 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Birmingham, ALSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,128,047Source: Census |
| MSA: | Birmingham, AL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.343 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4170.78 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 35060 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.