The ZIP Code 35244 is associated with the city of Birmingham in Alabama in Jefferson County in the U.S. The 35244 ZIP Code has a median age of 39.9 years, and 17.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $91,323, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 95.9% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $45,354. The current population estimate is 31,941.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35244, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 5.0% of 35244 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35244 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.4%), followed by Black or African American (18.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Black or African American | 18.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 35244 is $91,323, while the region's mean household income is $115,741. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $45,354. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35244 of $45,354 is approximately 62.4% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 3.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 66.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 35244 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 35244 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 15.5% |
In ZIP Code 35244, 95.9% of the population graduated high school, while 57.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.7% in this Jefferson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 12.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 35244 are older than average. The median age of 39.9 years in ZIP Code 35244 is approximately 4.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.7% of the population in 35244 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 35244 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 35244, 88.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jefferson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.0% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.9% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 35244 in January 2025 comes in at $462,164. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $457,962 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $454,220 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35244, an estimated 34.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 27.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Jefferson County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $462,164 |
| Dec 2024 | $461,492 |
| Nov 2024 | $460,297 |
| Oct 2024 | $458,908 |
| Sep 2024 | $457,879 |
| Aug 2024 | $457,962 |
| Jul 2024 | $458,867 |
| Jun 2024 | $459,671 |
| May 2024 | $459,193 |
| Apr 2024 | $457,536 |
| Mar 2024 | $455,586 |
| Feb 2024 | $454,220 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 34.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
In 35244, 70.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35244 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 35244 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.1% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.4% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35244 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35244 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35244 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35244 | 11.57¢/kWh | 10.67¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 16.19¢/kWh | 14.4¢/kWh | 7.72¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.62¢/kWh | 14.04¢/kWh | 9.06¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 35244 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.54 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.56 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.25 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.46 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.65 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.55 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.73 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.95 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.07 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.96 | 1.78 | 5.46 |