35212 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35212, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35212 is a zip code in Jefferson County, Alabama, which covers Birmingham, with a total population of 10,626 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 35212 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35212.

The estimated population of people living in 35212 is 10,626, with a median age of 32.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35212 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,626
+1.22%
-15.00%
2020
10,498
 -7.06% -
2019
11,295
 -5.05% -
2018
11,896
 -4.84% -
2017
12,501
 - -

Population of 35212 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35212 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
22.6%
20.5%
 +10.24%
Black/African American
70.2%
69.4%
 +1.15%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4.7%
7.8%
 -39.74%
Asian
1.2%
0.3%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
1.5%
 -46.67%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35212 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 35212 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35212 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35212 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.5 -5.8% 31.2 -8.24% 33.7 -4.53%
2020 34.5 -1.71% 34 +0.59% 35.3 -3.29%
2019 35.1 +3.24% 33.8 +2.74% 36.5 +1.96%
2018 34 +1.8% 32.9 +0.3% 35.8 +0.56%
2017 33.4 - 32.8 - 35.6 -

The median age of the 35212 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 35212 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,330 -3.67% 1,013 +24.63% 1,207 1,259
10 to 19 707 -22.73% 484 -10.15% 550 403
20 to 29 657 2.14% 1,201 -35.44% 612 822
30 to 39 1,139 -20.74% 930 -10.99% 888 826
40 to 49 582 -20.15% 754 1.64% 461 737
50 to 59 699 -27.58% 748 -37.42% 523 485
60 to 69 631 -10.38% 854 -25.86% 541 645
70+ 349 -34.75% 423 +3.81% 237 430

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35212 zip code is $30,113.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 35212.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $28,023.00
  • 45 to 64
    $29,872.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,438.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35212 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 35212, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 35212 is currently $50,753.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.25% of households in 35212 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 35212 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    46.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35212 is $21,856.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35212 by the total population of 35212.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35212 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35212 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35212 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35212 zip over the age of 16 is 7,435.

Of those people, a total of 64.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 35212 is 57.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 35212 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 228 27.20% 38.70%
20 to 24 years 551 64.40% 28.20%
25 to 29 years 883 88.60% 6.10%
30 to 34 years 792 87.10% 19.10%
35 to 44 years 1,524 75.90% 16.30%
45 to 54 years 1,017 71.50% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 587 64.10% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 705 47.00% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 808 38.50% 5.80%
75 years and over 340 7.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35212. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,085 82.10% 2.20%
Black or African American 5,086 57.30% 16.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 52.40% 100.00%
Asian 92 90.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 0.00%
Other 49 100.00% 49.00%
Two or more races 75 44.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 257 79.40% 22.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,944 81.80% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35212 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 35212 is 4,246, with median earnings of $29,338.00.

Women in 35212 are earning approximately 77.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,246 $29,338.00
Male 1,785 $33,292.00
Female 2,461 $25,806.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35212 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 267 $40,917.00
Business and Financial 209 $50,547.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $97,222.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $105,347.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $32,339.00
Community and Social Service 137 $23,527.00
Legal 91 $105,795.00
Educational and Library 277 $35,208.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 134 $37,708.00
Healthcare Practitioners 281 $36,719.00
Healthcare Support 179 $26,453.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 120 $25,682.00
Law Enforcement 59 $42,011.00
Food Preparation and Serving 370 $18,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 203 $22,361.00
Personal Care and Service 187 $13,750.00
Sales 529 $20,096.00
Office and Administrative Support 550 $30,352.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 122 $26,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $0.00
Production 119 $24,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $32,738.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35212 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 35212.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 171 $62,614.00 96 $27,778.00
Business and Financial 137 $19,215.00 72 $64,074.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $61,250.00 28 $160,441.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $42,969.00 58 $107,014.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 58 $32,339.00
Community and Social Service 40 $18,500.00 97 $24,330.00
Legal 60 $0.00 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 115 $41,992.00 162 $27,685.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $19,750.00 98 $38,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $36,250.00 221 $36,719.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 179 $26,453.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $74,398.00 57 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $41,359.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 163 $14,449.00 207 $21,018.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 130 $31,838.00 73 $11,125.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 187 $13,750.00
Sales 241 $43,531.00 288 $13,776.00
Office and Administrative Support 147 $30,546.00 403 $29,191.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 109 $21,375.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 36 $75,357.00 83 $21,806.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $32,738.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,245 households in 35212, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,366 families living in the 35212 zip code with an average family size of 3.37 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 35212:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 910 361 1,095 1,879
Average Household Size 3.14 2.96 3.81 1.23
Total Families 910 361 1,095 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.78 3.75 0

Poverty

Of the 2,366 families living in 35212, 33.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35212:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,425 housing units in 35212.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,245 78.25%
Vacant 1,180 21.75%

40.55% of the total 5,425 housing units in 35212 are rental units. This is approximately 2,200 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,831 are occupied by the owner - or 33.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35212 is $624.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35212 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    214
  • Less than $500
    807
  • $500 to $999
    979
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    407
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    6
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 35212 is $162,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35212 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    298
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    316
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    220
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    281
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    407
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    309
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35212. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35212 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,095
  • 1940 to 1949
    464
  • 1950 to 1959
    972
  • 1960 to 1969
    845
  • 1970 to 1979
    823
  • 1980 to 1989
    638
  • 1990 to 1999
    132
  • 2000 to 2009
    218
  • 2010 to 2013
    238
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 35212 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    871
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,851
  • 2 vehicles available
    987
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    536

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35212 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35212 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35212.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    40
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    266
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    722
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    986
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    746
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    250
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    362
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    59
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    64
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    162
  • 90 or more minutes
    44

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 35212 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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