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Population and households in ZIP 35223
Household size in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 35223 average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, ZIP 35223 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.6, in line with the national trend. Of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 35223: 2.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Alabama ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 35223
Renters in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 35223 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 35223 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Birmingham area overall (11.6%). Vacancy is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 35223 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing. Only 23 of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,325 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,492 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,008 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,394 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$69 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 35223 costs $1,394 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Birmingham area overall ($1,238). Rent has climbed $69 a month since 2006–10, up 5%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 35223
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 78.8% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.0% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 35223 is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (83.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Alabama ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.9% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.8% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.3% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.4% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 35223: 99.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. No other Alabama ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 35223
| Period | ZIP 35223 | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 35223 has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of the 288 Alabama ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 35223 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 35223 | 2.62 | 47.3 | 2.2% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 1965 | $1,394 | 83.0% | 99.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 35213 | 2.43 | 38.8 | 2.5% | 26.5% | 9.1% | 1963 | $1,572 | 83.7% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 35222 | 2.16 | 37.2 | 8.4% | 45.4% | 10.7% | 1967 | $1,128 | 60.7% | 96.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 35243 | 2.26 | 40.2 | 8.2% | 44.2% | 13.4% | 1988 | $1,712 | 73.7% | 98.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 35229 | 2.38 | 20.2 | 7.6% | 64.5% | 6.2% | 1966 | $1,605 | 59.3% | 82.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 35212 | 2.28 | 34.1 | 20.8% | 54.4% | 17.7% | 1964 | $987 | 32.1% | 84.4% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 35205 | 1.83 | 32.8 | 4.5% | 66.3% | 22.8% | 1961 | $1,047 | 61.1% | 96.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 35210 | 2.25 | 41.6 | 9.1% | 29.2% | 8.0% | 1977 | $1,181 | 42.4% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 35233 | 1.40 | 27.7 | 1.7% | 93.4% | 13.4% | 2009 | $1,646 | 76.9% | 100.0% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 35209 | 2.38 | 31.9 | 8.3% | 49.5% | 15.4% | 1967 | $1,515 | 66.3% | 95.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 35203 | 1.48 | 39.1 | 11.1% | 69.3% | 22.0% | 1954 | $1,286 | 37.8% | 82.6% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 35223. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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