ZIP Code 35266 in Birmingham, AL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Birmingham, Alabama
City Alias:Mountain Brk, Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Vestavia Hills, Vestavia Hls
Names to Avoid:
Bham
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:46:10 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:205 / 659
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.5208, -86.8027
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35266 Birmingham, AL - Montgomery Highway Business Corridor

ZIP Code 35266, Birmingham

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJefferson County, AL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points397 (201 businesses)
PO Boxes196
Also Known AsBham
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 35216
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code has zero residential population but serves 201 business delivery points, making it a commercial mail facility
  • All 76 street delivery records are located on Montgomery Highway with office unit designators
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, and street delivery is available through neighboring Birmingham ZIP codes
  • Multiple city names are valid for mailing: Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Vestavia, and Mountain Brook
  • The facility maintains 196 PO Boxes serving 13 business establishments with 123 employees

Facility Overview

ZIP code 35266 serves a business corridor along Montgomery Highway in the Birmingham metropolitan area, specifically in the Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook communities. With zero residential population but 201 business delivery points and 196 PO Boxes, this is a commercial mail facility rather than a residential ZIP code.

Business Delivery Pattern

All street delivery occurs along Montgomery Highway, where 76 delivery records serve office suites and business units. The 13 business establishments here employ 123 workers. Unlike many PO Box classified ZIP codes, this isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery is available through neighboring Birmingham ZIP codes, including 35216 which geographically contains this location.

Mailing Information

Mail can be addressed to Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Vestavia, or Mountain Brook for this ZIP code. USPS recognizes all these city names. The Vestavia Hills alias was added in 2005, and Mountain Brook became valid in 2010, indicating evolving recognition of the suburban communities this facility serves.

Street Name Patterns

Single Highway Corridor Business Units

Single street corridor along Montgomery Highway serving office suites and commercial units.

Nearby Areas

Southwest Sand Ridge Glen Iris Southside Redmont Park

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 35266 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 154 people with an annual payroll of $6,502,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:400Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:17Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,376,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,502,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:154Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 35266 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 1,128,047 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 35266. 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: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


35270 | | 35261

Schools in ZIP Code 35266


We could not locate which school district 35266 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 35266


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 February 1, 2026.

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