ZIP Code 35261 in Birmingham, AL

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Birmingham, Alabama
Names to Avoid:
Bham
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:56:41 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:205 / 659
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.5208, -86.8027
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35261 Birmingham, AL - Roebuck Business District

ZIP Code 35261, Birmingham

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJefferson County, AL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points267 (83 businesses)
PO Boxes184
Also Known AsBham
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 35206
Key Facts
  • Classified as a PO Box ZIP but includes street delivery to a single building on Parkway E
  • All 76 street delivery records use UNIT designators, indicating a multi-tenant commercial or office building
  • Operates as a point location within ZIP 35206 rather than having its own geographic territory
  • Serves 184 PO Boxes and 83 business delivery points in Birmingham's Roebuck neighborhood
  • The BHAM alias is recognized but not valid for mailing addresses

Facility Overview

ZIP 35261 serves a concentrated business area in Birmingham's Roebuck neighborhood. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, this location maintains both PO Box services and street delivery to a single building on Parkway E.

Postal Services

The post office operates 184 PO Boxes and provides delivery to 83 business addresses. All street delivery goes to Parkway E, where 76 records show UNIT designators typical of an office building or commercial complex. This pattern suggests a single multi-tenant building rather than a dispersed service area.

Geographic Context

This ZIP exists as a point location within the larger 35206 ZIP code territory. It's not a standalone community but a specialized postal facility serving business needs in eastern Birmingham's Roebuck district.

Street Name Patterns

Single Building Lvr Commercial Units

Single street with UNIT designators indicates concentrated business facility.

Nearby Areas

Roebuck Roebuck - South East Lake South Roebuck Huffman Huffman

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 35261 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:247Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 35261 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 1,181,432 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 35261. 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:1,181,432Source: Census
MSA:Birmingham, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: 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:0107000Source: Census
Place Name:Birmingham city; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


35266 | | 35260

Schools in ZIP Code 35261


We could not locate which school district 35261 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
Arlington School 1312 22nd St S
Birmingham, AL 35205
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Rose Of Lima School 1401 22nd St S
Birmingham, AL 35205
District: Private SchoolNearby
Islamic Academy Of Alabama 1810 25th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35209
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35261


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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], 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: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov