ZIP Code 35254 in Birmingham, AL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Birmingham, Alabama
Names to Avoid:
Bham, Birmingham Southern College
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:19:34 PM
Population:969 [See All]
Area Codes:205 / 659
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:33.5143, -86.8544
Land Area:0.102 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 35254 has 969 residents and 5 households (average 1.60 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 45.1% male and 54.9% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.4%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.8%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:969Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,756Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:9,500.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:5Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.60Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:1.75Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--8458201,0941,1761,3511,2841,4031,5741,5981,6981,3951,7951,756
Decennial Census1,403------------------969------
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: 20.6

Male Median Age: 20.6

Female Median Age: 20.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male0011552791000010000000
Female1001683591101000000010
Total1013236382101010000010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:80883.99%
Black:11411.85%
Hispanic:*171.77%
Asian:20.21%
American Indian:20.21%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:191.98%
Total:962100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:43745.10%20.6 years
Females:53254.90%20.7 years
Total:969100%20.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,71397.55%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:432.45%
Total Population:1,756100%
Total Native Population:1,71397.55%
Total Foreign-born Population:432.45%
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 $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,027), is down $83,516 (100.0%) since 2011 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 $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,141), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 32.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (34.6%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$83,516$31,071$16,563$16,094$0$0$10,688$20,057$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$112,917$85,526$32,344$30,870$0$30,417$21,417$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$9,886$8,750$9,273$9,542$0$0$9,756$10,296$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$32,143$30,526$33,529$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$35,083$26,532$42,614$147,692$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:56332.06%
Unemployed:60.34%
Not In Labor Force:1,18767.60%
Total:1,756100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:16930.02%
Service:19534.64%
Sales and Office:18633.04%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:132.31%
Total Civilian Employed Population:563100%
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 $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($195,100), is down $172,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($963), is down $550 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $675. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$172,000$79,800$78,900$77,700$77,100$75,000$83,200$83,800$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$550$456$396$560$556$555$570$659$675$685$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.40%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (66.80%). Public coverage is 0.60%, 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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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)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:1,75699.43%
Public Insurance:100.57%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:1,766100%
Has Health Insurance:1,766100.00%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%15.4%17.9%15.5%17.5%28.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:1,756100.00%
Total:1,756100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 35254 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 429 people with an annual payroll of $14,291,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,674,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$14,291,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:429Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 35254 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 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 35254. It covers 0.102 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:0.102 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


35255 | | 35253

Schools in ZIP Code 35254


We could not locate which school district 35254 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.

Bush Hills Steam Academy 900 16th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35208
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Princeton School 1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Wilkerson Middle School 116 11th Ct W
Birmingham, AL 35204
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Family Court Elementary School 120 2nd Court N
Birmingham, AL 35204
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Family Court High School 120 2nd Court N
Birmingham, AL 35204
District: Birmingham City School DistrictNearby
Ephesus Academy 829 Mcmillon Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Future Ministry 1698a Tuscaloosa Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
District: Private SchoolNearby
Rivers Of Living Waters Faith Church 309 John B. Norman Dr
Birmingham, AL 35211
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35254


Birmingham-Southern College 900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35254
Type: Post Secondary
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
Herzing University-Birmingham 280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
Type: Post Secondary
Miles College 5500 Myron Massey Blvd
Fairfield, AL 35064-2621
Type: Post Secondary
Midfield Institute Of Cosmetology 26 B Phillips Drive
Midfield, AL 35228-2233
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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