ZIP Code 35205 Demographics

Jefferson County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35205 compared to county averages.

Total Population

19,047

↓ 97.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$48,681

↓ 23.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$268,900

↑ +28.7% vs county

Median Age

29.2 yrs

↑ 23.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

↑ 41.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35205 compares to Jefferson County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35205 $49k Jefferson $64k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35205 $269k Jefferson $209k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

29.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

30.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$978

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35205 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$268,900
Down Payment (20%)$53,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,707P&I: $1360 | Tax: $269 | Ins: $78
Rent (Local Median)
$978
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $729/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35205, sorted by distance.

35233 1.0 mi away jefferson county 35203 1.6 mi away jefferson county 35209 2.1 mi away jefferson county 35229 2.3 mi away jefferson county 35222 3.0 mi away jefferson county 35234 3.2 mi away jefferson county 35213 3.9 mi away jefferson county 35223 4.1 mi away jefferson county

About Jefferson County

Jefferson County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 672,265. The county's median household income is $63,595 and median home value is $208,900. ZIP code 35205 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Jefferson County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.