ZIP Code 35216 Demographics

Jefferson County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35216 compared to county averages.

Total Population

38,352

↓ 94.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$68,237

↑ +7.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$353,600

↑ +69.3% vs county

Median Age

35.2 yrs

↑ 7.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

↑ 3.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35216 compares to Jefferson County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35216 $68k Jefferson $64k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35216 $354k Jefferson $209k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

32.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

55.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,257

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35216 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$353,600
Down Payment (20%)$70,720
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,245P&I: $1788 | Tax: $354 | Ins: $103
Rent (Local Median)
$1,257
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $988/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35216, sorted by distance.

35243 3.2 mi away jefferson county 35229 3.2 mi away jefferson county 35209 3.5 mi away jefferson county 35205 5.4 mi away jefferson county 35223 5.5 mi away jefferson county 35233 6.3 mi away jefferson county 35213 6.6 mi away jefferson county 35242 6.7 mi away shelby 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 35216 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.