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Birmingham city, AL

ZIP 35214 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 35214

35214 has a population of 16,495 with a median age of 45.1 yrs (44.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
18.6%-70% vs US avg
x
Black
77.0%+521% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.8%-96% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.2%-22% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
25.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.4%-25% vs US avg
x
High school
31.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.5%-21% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.1%+16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.0%+55% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.4%
x
Diversity Index
37/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.4%+86% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
10.5%+81% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 35214

Poverty Rate
21.4%+86% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.7%+22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.5%+50% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
10.5%+81% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,495
Median age45.1
Poverty rate21.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White18.6%
Hispanic0.8%
Black77.0%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born13.1%