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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 35206 has 15,648 residents and 6,172 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, about the same as the state (39.7) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (70.4%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (20.6%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5%, 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%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	15,648Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	15,031Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,861Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,556.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$39,051Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,172Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$122,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.43Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.23Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	18,277	17,797	17,619	16,761	16,938	16,476	15,952	17,350	17,713	17,211	16,447	16,477	15,031
Decennial Census	17,177	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	15,648	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 40

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 41.1

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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	475	471	476	502	393	462	534	477	437	447	436	538	591	428	338	147	82	65
Female	402	474	501	419	433	579	658	562	526	542	514	640	691	564	377	193	121	153
Total	877	945	977	921	826	1,041	1,192	1,039	963	989	950	1,178	1,282	992	715	340	203	218

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,229	20.04%
Black:	11,013	68.35%
Hispanic:*	1,021	6.34%
Asian:	89	0.55%
American Indian:	97	0.60%
Hawaiian:	3	0.02%
Other:	661	4.10%
Total:	16,113	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,299	46.64%	38.6 years
Females:	8,349	53.36%	41.1 years
Total:	15,648	100%	40.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,418	95.92%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	141	0.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	196	1.30%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	276	3.14%
Total Population:	15,031	100%
Total Native Population:	14,559	96.86%
Total Foreign-born Population:	472	3.14%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $39,051, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $5,922 (17.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,199. Family households earn a median of $47,841 versus $25,068 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,773). By gender, male median income is $37,029 and female is $37,703, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $674 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.6%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$33,129	$31,656	$32,001	$31,048	$29,994	$32,108	$32,537	$32,807	$33,852	$33,256	$33,366	$38,671	$39,051
Median Family Income	$38,778	$37,547	$37,091	$36,204	$34,665	$35,687	$35,146	$36,606	$37,520	$38,553	$38,616	$45,018	$47,841
Median NonFamily Income	$25,321	$22,202	$23,011	$22,761	$21,997	$23,932	$24,707	$24,156	$22,607	$22,903	$22,255	$24,370	$25,068
Median Male Income	$31,513	$32,249	$36,000	$32,780	$32,963	$32,854	$32,495	$32,295	$39,439	$37,816	$33,938	$36,737	$37,029
Median Female Income	$26,809	$26,475	$26,932	$26,942	$26,741	$25,506	$26,323	$26,629	$27,331	$28,691	$31,004	$35,771	$37,703

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,446	50.38%
Unemployed:	791	6.18%
Not In Labor Force:	5,558	43.44%
Total:	12,795	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,748	27.12%
Service:	1,537	23.84%
Sales and Office:	1,284	19.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	487	7.56%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,390	21.56%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,446	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $122,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $42,500 (53.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,600. The median gross rent is $990, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $274 (38.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $134. Of occupied housing, owners make up 47.45% (48.00% with a mortgage, 52.00% free-and-clear) and renters 52.55% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.22%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$80,000	$80,400	$79,100	$78,700	$75,800	$76,700	$76,200	$78,300	$76,900	$90,200	$92,600	$110,700	$122,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	374	11.06%
$500 to $999:	1,248	36.90%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,291	38.17%
$1,500 to $1,999:	248	7.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:	23	0.68%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	198	5.85%
Total:	3,382	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$716	$741	$740	$735	$742	$766	$798	$809	$856	$916	$932	$966	$990

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,466	22.78%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,588	24.67%
Renter Occupied:	3,382	52.55%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,436	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,436	80.78%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,531	19.22%
Total Housing Units:	7,967	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,320	79.33%
Multi-Family Units:	1,563	19.62%
Other Units:	84	1.05%
Total Housing Units:	7,967	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 19.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 17.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 44.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 49.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.00%). College enrollment is 18.74%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	221	1.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,302	11.28%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,186	36.26%
Some college, no degree:	2,795	24.21%
Associate's degree:	819	7.09%
Bachelor's degree:	1,519	13.16%
Graduate or professional degree:	703	6.09%
Total:	11,545	100%
High school or higher:	10,022	86.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,222	19.25%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,625	39.92%
Public Insurance:	7,344	44.25%
No Insurance:	2,628	15.83%
Total:	16,597	100%
Has Health Insurance:	13,969	84.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	20.2%	23.8%	23.5%	24.9%	28.2%	28.5%	27.5%	27.3%	25.7%	22.2%	22.5%	20.2%	17.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	250	9.39%
Kindergarten:	98	3.68%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,145	43.00%
High school (grades 9-12):	671	25.20%
College or graduate school:	499	18.74%
Total:	2,663	100%
Early Childhood:	348	13.07%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,914	71.87%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Birmingham, Alabama
County:	Jefferson County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:18:13 PM
Population:	15,648 [See All]
Area Codes:	205 / 659
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.5652, -86.7113
Land Area:	10.053 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/35206/zip-code-35206.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,939Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	427Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,196Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,415Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	463Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	187Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$19,040,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$74,921,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,069Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Birmingham, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	13820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,181,432Source: Census
MSA:	Birmingham, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	10.053 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.035 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	06,07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4170.78, 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

ZIP Code 35206 in Birmingham, AL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 35206

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35206

Sources & References