| City: | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Names to Avoid: | Bham, Samford University |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 3:16:38 PM |
| Population: | 2,292 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 205 / 659 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 33.4648, -86.7924 |
| Land Area: | 0.261 sq mi |
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Samford University operates under dedicated ZIP code 35229 in Jefferson County, Alabama. Founded as Howard College in 1841 in Marion, Alabama, Samford is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. The private Christian university, affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention, relocated to Birmingham in 1887 and moved to its current 247-acre Homewood campus in 1957. Today Samford is Alabama's largest private university and its only private doctoral and research institution.
The 2020 Census counted 2,292 residents within this ZIP code. A median age of 20.6 years confirms the student-dominated population. Approximately 97% of residents live in group quarters, with 2,184 in non-institutional housing (dormitories). The 0.15-square-mile postal boundary encompasses the core campus on Lakeshore Drive.
This unique postal designation has served Samford for over two decades. Postal records identify 71 delivery codes routing to Samford University facilities. Census Business Patterns show 17 establishments with 2,346 employees, reflecting the university's role as a major employer. The educational/healthcare industry employs 379 workers according to ACS data. Birmingham is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 2,292 |
| Median Age: | 20.6 |
| Housing Units: | 9 |
| Establishments: | 17 |
| Employment: | 2,346 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 35229 has 2,292 residents and 9 households (average 7.33 persons per household). The median age is 20.6 years, significantly younger than the state (39.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 31.8% male and 68.2% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (90.6%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (7.0%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, 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 Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,292Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,603Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8,781.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 7.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,395 | 1,309 | 1,420 | 1,396 | 1,122 | 1,195 | 1,206 | 1,219 | 1,255 | 816 | 1,985 | 2,514 | 2,603 |
| Decennial Census | 940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,292 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.6
Male Median Age: 20.9
Female Median Age: 20.5
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 250 | 427 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 3 | 585 | 942 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 7 | 835 | 1,369 | 57 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 161 | 6.96% |
| Black: | 2,076 | 89.79% |
| Hispanic:* | 38 | 1.64% |
| Asian: | 18 | 0.78% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 19 | 0.82% |
| Total: | 2,312 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 730 | 31.85% | 20.9 years |
| Females: | 1,562 | 68.15% | 20.5 years |
| Total: | 2,292 | 100% | 20.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,576 | 98.96% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 5 | 0.19% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 22 | 0.85% |
| Total Population: | 2,603 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,581 | 99.15% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 22 | 0.85% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,027), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $11,250 and female is $6,595, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,655 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 36.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| Median Female Income | $38,500 | $11,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,700 | $6,595 |
| Employed: | 926 | 35.57% |
| Unemployed: | 25 | 0.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,652 | 63.47% |
| Total: | 2,603 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 256 | 27.65% |
| Service: | 388 | 41.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 274 | 29.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 0.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 926 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.10%). The uninsured rate is 0.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.40%). Private coverage is 99.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (66.80%). Public coverage is 1.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (37.50%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,589 | 98.25% |
| Public Insurance: | 32 | 1.21% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 0.53% |
| Total: | 2,635 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,621 | 99.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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: | 2,603 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,603 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 35229 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 2,215 people with an annual payroll of $85,779,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 40Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $20,826,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $85,779,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,215Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 35229 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 1,181,432 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 35229. It covers 0.261 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: | 1,181,432Source: Census |
| MSA: | Birmingham, AL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.261 sq miSource: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 35229 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 December 1, 2025.