ZIP Code 35202 in Birmingham, AL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Birmingham, Alabama
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:45:38 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:205 / 659
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.5208, -86.8027
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35202 - Birmingham, AL

ZIP Code 35202, Birmingham

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJefferson County, AL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points786 (495 businesses)
PO Boxes291
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 35203
Key Facts
  • ZIP 35202 is a PO Box facility serving downtown Birmingham, not a residential area.
  • The facility maintains 291 PO Boxes primarily for business and organizational use.
  • Nearly 500 businesses use this ZIP code for mailing purposes.
  • ZIP 35202 is geographically enclosed by ZIP 35203, which provides street delivery to the same area.
  • N 24th Street is the only street with documented delivery records in this ZIP's database.

Postal Services

The single street route documented here—N 24th Street with 182 delivery records—reflects the facility's connection to Birmingham's urban grid. This isn't a standalone community but rather a postal designation within Jefferson County's metropolitan core. Businesses and organizations requiring dedicated PO Box service use this ZIP, though most Birmingham residents receive street delivery through other ZIP codes. The classification represents operational mail sorting rather than a distinct geographic area.

Street Name Patterns

Numbered Grid

The single documented street reflects Birmingham's numbered grid system, though this ZIP primarily serves as a PO Box designation rather than a street delivery zone.

Nearby Areas

Central City Northside Southside Southside Five Points South

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 35202 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 32 business establishments, employing about 193 people with an annual payroll of $7,611,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:746Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:32Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,863,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,611,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:193Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 35202 is located in Jefferson County, Alabama, within the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13820) and Alabama's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,128,047 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 35202. It covers 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:10156.13 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0107000Source: Census
Place Name:Birmingham city; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


35203 | | 35201

Schools in ZIP Code 35202


We could not locate which school district 35202 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.

Phillips Academy 2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Engle Day Treatment 2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35203
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Adolescent Day Treatment 2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35203
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Homebound Elementary School 2015 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Homebound High School 2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35203
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Grassroots Christian Academy 1601 5th Ave N # 222
Birmingham, AL 35203
District: Private SchoolNearby
Red Mountain Community School 500 40th St S
Birmingham, AL 35222
District: Private SchoolNearby
Red Mtn Community School 500 40th St S
Birmingham, AL 35222
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35202


Strayer University-Alabama 2 20th Street North, #150
Birmingham, AL 35203
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Administration Bldg Suite 1070
Birmingham, AL 35294-0110
Type: Post Secondary
Birmingham-Southern College 900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35254
Type: Post Secondary
Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Type: Post Secondary
Herzing University-Birmingham 280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Birmingham 100 London Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35211
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov