ZIP Code 35205
Post Office City: | Birmingham, AL (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Five Points South|Southside |
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County: | Jefferson County |
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Timezone: | Central (11:17am) |
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Area code: | 205 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 33.49, -86.80 ZIP (~2 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 35205
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 35205.
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- Primary/preferred city:
- Birmingham, AL
- Unacceptable:
- South Highlands
Stats and Demographics for the 35205 ZIP Code
ZIP code 35205 is located in northern Alabama and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.
The people living in ZIP code 35205 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is extremely large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 35205 ZIP code is extremely small compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
19,686 |
|
Population Density |
5,429 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
12,089 |
|
Median Home Value |
$143,700 |
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Land Area |
3.63 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.00 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
9,806 |
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Median Household Income |
$32,131 |
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Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 30 | | Male Median Age: | 31 | | Female Median Age: | 30 | |
Male | 484 | 277 | 184 | 706 | 1,546 | 1,521 | 1,013 | 686 | 565 | 576 | 592 | 623 | 421 | 289 | 164 | 112 | 112 | 100 |
Female | 480 | 261 | 186 | 996 | 1,751 | 1,297 | 805 | 482 | 412 | 466 | 452 | 509 | 382 | 285 | 201 | 202 | 219 | 329 |
Total | 964 | 538 | 370 | 1,702 | 3,297 | 2,818 | 1,818 | 1,168 | 977 | 1,042 | 1,044 | 1,132 | 803 | 574 | 365 | 314 | 331 | 429 |
Under 5 | 484 | 480 | 964 |
5-9 | 277 | 261 | 538 |
10-14 | 184 | 186 | 370 |
15-19 | 706 | 996 | 1,702 |
20-24 | 1,546 | 1,751 | 3,297 |
25-29 | 1,521 | 1,297 | 2,818 |
30-34 | 1,013 | 805 | 1,818 |
35-39 | 686 | 482 | 1,168 |
40-44 | 565 | 412 | 977 |
45-49 | 576 | 466 | 1,042 |
50-54 | 592 | 452 | 1,044 |
55-59 | 623 | 509 | 1,132 |
60-64 | 421 | 382 | 803 |
65-69 | 289 | 285 | 574 |
70-74 | 164 | 201 | 365 |
75-79 | 112 | 202 | 314 |
80-84 | 112 | 219 | 331 |
85 Plus | 100 | 329 | 429 |
Male |
9,971 |
51% |
Female |
9,715 |
49% |
Gender
White |
10,929 |
55.5% |
Black Or African American |
6,561 |
33.3% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
81 |
0.4% |
Asian |
836 |
4.2% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
7 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
937 |
4.8% |
Two Or More Races |
335 |
1.7% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 67 | 466 | 368 | 450 | 624 | 343 | 236 | 128 |
Renter | 1,333 | 2,390 | 1,017 | 948 | 773 | 348 | 200 | 115 |
Total | 1,400 | 2,856 | 1,385 | 1,398 | 1,397 | 691 | 436 | 243 |
15-24 | 67 | 1,333 | 1,400 |
25-34 | 466 | 2,390 | 2,856 |
35-44 | 368 | 1,017 | 1,385 |
45-54 | 450 | 948 | 1,398 |
55-64 | 624 | 773 | 1,397 |
65-74 | 343 | 348 | 691 |
75-84 | 236 | 200 | 436 |
85 Plus | 128 | 115 | 243 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
1,577 |
16% |
Single Guardian |
1,323 |
13% |
Singles |
5,556 |
57% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,350 |
14% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
8,571 |
87% |
Households with Kids |
1,235 |
13% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 108 | 99 | 87 | 76 | 73 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 39 | 47 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 39 | 191 | 412 | 319 |
Female | 100 | 91 | 91 | 82 | 79 | 53 | 60 | 37 | 32 | 46 | 43 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 43 | 48 | 315 | 554 | 390 |
Total | 208 | 190 | 178 | 158 | 152 | 109 | 115 | 91 | 71 | 93 | 74 | 66 | 67 | 70 | 69 | 74 | 87 | 506 | 966 | 709 |
1 | 108 | 100 | 208 |
2 | 99 | 91 | 190 |
3 | 87 | 91 | 178 |
4 | 76 | 82 | 158 |
5 | 73 | 79 | 152 |
6 | 56 | 53 | 109 |
7 | 55 | 60 | 115 |
8 | 54 | 37 | 91 |
9 | 39 | 32 | 71 |
10 | 47 | 46 | 93 |
11 | 31 | 43 | 74 |
12 | 33 | 33 | 66 |
13 | 35 | 32 | 67 |
14 | 38 | 32 | 70 |
15 | 33 | 36 | 69 |
16 | 31 | 43 | 74 |
17 | 39 | 48 | 87 |
18 | 191 | 315 | 506 |
19 | 412 | 554 | 966 |
20 | 319 | 390 | 709 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 35205 has a slightly higher than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities, nursing homes and universities nearby.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 35205 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1970s. Looking at 35205 real estate data, the median home value of $143,700 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 35205 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 35205 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 35205 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
16,870 |
85.7% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
155 |
0.8% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
299 |
1.5% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
2,078 |
10.6% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
284 |
1.4% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
1,877 |
16% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
805 |
7% |
Renter Occupied Households |
7,124 |
59% |
Households Vacant |
2,283 |
19% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
1,486 |
65% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
31 |
1% |
For Sale Only |
134 |
6% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
44 |
2% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
83 |
4% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
505 |
22% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
492 |
7% |
1 Bedroom |
3,661 |
50% |
2 Bedroom |
2,504 |
34% |
3+ Bedroom |
735 |
10% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $32,131 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 35205 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. If you are a person that likes walking or biking to work, it will be a comfort for you to know that 35205 has a well above average number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 35205 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
For more information, see Birmingham, AL household income.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
6,746 |
38% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
5,653 |
32% |
No Earnings |
5,201 |
30% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
6,746 |
38% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
5,653 |
32% |
No Earnings |
5,201 |
30% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
8,463 |
83.4% |
Public transportation |
152 |
1.5% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0.0% |
Motorcycle |
72 |
0.7% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
1,168 |
11.5% |
Worked at Home |
289 |
2.8% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
1,349 |
11% |
High School Graduate |
5,229 |
41% |
Associate's degree |
708 |
6% |
Bachelor's degree |
2,935 |
23% |
Master's degree |
1,275 |
10% |
Professional school degree |
570 |
4% |
Doctorate degree |
769 |
6% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
1,116 |
68.5% |
Enrolled in Private School |
252 |
15.5% |
Not Enrolled in School |
262 |
16.1% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 35205
ZIP Code 35205 is in the following school districts: Birmingham City School District and Private. There are 9 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 35205.
Bush Middle School-Magnet
1832 Center Way S
Birmingham, AL 35205
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Birmingham City School District
Epic School
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Birmingham City School District
Washington Elementary School
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Birmingham City School District
Glen Iris Elementary School
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Birmingham City School District
Ramsay High School
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Birmingham City School District
Arlington School
1312 22nd Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Private
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