35244 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35244, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35244 is a zip code in Jefferson County and Shelby County, Alabama, which covers Birmingham CCD, Greenwood CCD, Hoover CCD, and Alabaster-Helena, with a total population of 36,121 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 35244 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35244.

The estimated population of people living in 35244 is 36,121, with a median age of 38.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35244 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
36,121
+13.11%
+7.38%
2020
31,935
 -0.02% -
2019
31,941
+0.03%
-
2018
31,930
 -5.08% -
2017
33,638
 - -

Population of 35244 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35244 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
67.6%
68.1%
 -0.73%
Black/African American
18.6%
17.9%
 +3.91%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
4.6%
 -15.22%
Asian
6.6%
7.7%
 -14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.5%
 +100.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35244 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 35244 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35244 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35244 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.8 +0.52% 38.5 +1.58% 38.9 +0.26%
2020 38.6 -3.26% 37.9 -0.79% 38.8 -4.67%
2019 39.9 -1.48% 38.2 -5.68% 40.7 +0.74%
2018 40.5 +4.65% 40.5 +1.25% 40.4 +6.6%
2017 38.7 - 40 - 37.9 -

The median age of the 35244 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 35244 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 1,663 +33.7% 2,332 +14.21% 2,279 2,590
10 to 19 2,046 +4.44% 2,594 0.64% 2,134 2,580
20 to 29 2,028 +6.81% 2,216 -14.08% 2,104 1,866
30 to 39 2,095 +26.7% 2,362 +6.67% 2,674 2,491
40 to 49 2,504 +5.74% 2,617 -6.33% 2,580 2,445
50 to 59 2,283 +3.06% 2,536 +1.39% 2,351 2,555
60 to 69 1,686 +19.51% 1,961 +7.66% 1,991 2,091
70+ 1,374 +7.45% 1,341 +42.43% 1,445 1,945

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35244 zip code is $97,668.00.

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 35244.

  • Under 25
    $20,407.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,338.00
  • 45 to 64
    $132,959.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,182.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35244 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 35244, 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 35244 is currently $122,605.00.

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.

15.45% of households in 35244 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 35244 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35244 is $47,525.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35244 by the total population of 35244.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35244 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35244 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
    24.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.23%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35244 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35244 zip over the age of 16 is 28,552.

Of those people, a total of 68.50% 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 35244 is 66.50%.

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 35244 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,014 43.30% 3.60%
20 to 24 years 1,671 81.60% 11.10%
25 to 29 years 2,299 84.90% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 2,536 88.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 5,006 82.00% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 5,539 87.30% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 2,015 80.90% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 2,081 66.60% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 3,005 29.90% 7.90%
75 years and over 2,386 12.50% 1.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35244. 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 20,423 64.50% 2.40%
Black or African American 4,972 83.10% 4.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,889 70.80% 2.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 329 84.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 932 68.60% 4.40%
Hispanic or Latino 857 76.30% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,976 64.50% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35244 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 35244 is 18,980, with median earnings of $56,019.00.

Women in 35244 are earning approximately 73.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,980 $56,019.00
Male 10,677 $64,170.00
Female 8,303 $47,206.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35244 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 2,765 $94,728.00
Business and Financial 1,821 $66,647.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,040 $84,310.00
Architecture and Engineering 937 $88,323.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 174 $54,688.00
Community and Social Service 311 $52,750.00
Legal 317 $111,635.00
Educational and Library 1,605 $59,898.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 477 $67,644.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,381 $73,631.00
Healthcare Support 246 $26,439.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 104 $11,711.00
Law Enforcement 165 $44,688.00
Food Preparation and Serving 781 $9,646.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 246 $17,500.00
Personal Care and Service 368 $4,091.00
Sales 2,423 $39,934.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,650 $31,575.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 380 $43,214.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 402 $60,491.00
Production 355 $34,449.00
Transportation and Material Moving 472 $34,394.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35244 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 35244.

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 1,996 $104,821.00 769 $73,854.00
Business and Financial 791 $75,563.00 1,030 $62,090.00
Computer and Mathematical 766 $90,142.00 274 $72,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 829 $87,277.00 108 $110,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $53,750.00 90 $61,364.00
Community and Social Service 83 $65,571.00 228 $50,556.00
Legal 186 $111,731.00 131 $94,792.00
Educational and Library 391 $60,972.00 1,214 $59,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 394 $68,097.00 83 $48,239.00
Healthcare Practitioners 386 $220,096.00 995 $56,847.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 225 $26,771.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 73 $11,250.00 31 $21,058.00
Law Enforcement 130 $67,596.00 35 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 508 $11,833.00 273 $9,019.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 167 $17,649.00 79 $9,816.00
Personal Care and Service 127 $2,880.00 241 $4,961.00
Sales 1,469 $53,693.00 954 $24,297.00
Office and Administrative Support 383 $36,023.00 1,267 $29,595.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 50 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 380 $43,214.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 402 $60,491.00 0 $0.00
Production 290 $50,577.00 65 $25,598.00
Transportation and Material Moving 417 $40,106.00 55 $14,309.00

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 13,462 households in 35244, with an average household size of 2.67 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 9,786 families living in the 35244 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 35244:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,273 496 1,017 3,676
Average Household Size 3.22 2.71 3.38 1.23
Total Families 8,273 496 1,017 0
Average Household Size 3.21 2.38 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 9,786 families living in 35244, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35244:

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 14,710 housing units in 35244.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,462 91.52%
Vacant 1,248 8.48%

25.37% of the total 14,710 housing units in 35244 are rental units. This is approximately 3,732 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,611 are occupied by the owner - or 65.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35244 is $1,271.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35244 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
    119
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    411
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,368
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    659
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    139
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    18
  • $3,000 or more
    103

Property Value

The median value of a property in 35244 is $315,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35244 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    185
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    110
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    366
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    579
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,157
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,236
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    915
  • $1,000,000 or more
    63

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35244. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35244 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    15
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    121
  • 1960 to 1969
    246
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,174
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,863
  • 1990 to 1999
    5,048
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,993
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,094
  • 2014 or later
    79

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 35244 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    400
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,723
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,539
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,800

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35244 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35244 that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35244.

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
    304
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,056
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,547
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,813
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,987
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,374
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,977
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    620
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    631
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,140
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    561
  • 90 or more minutes
    152

Summary

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