What to know about ZIP 35220
ZIP code 35220 covers ZIP 35220 with a population of about 4,179.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BIRMINGHAM (ANN & TUSC) media market.
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ZIP Code 35220 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,179
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,250
-38% vs US avg
Home value
$130,200
-63% vs US avg
Median rent
$800
-31% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35220
Income and economy in ZIP 35220
Median household income in ZIP 35220 is about $46,250 — about 38% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 23.4%; unemployment rate near 19.8%; 10.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Food services; about 4.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 35220
Median home value is about $130,200 — about 63% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $800 (about 31% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 39.5% (about 25.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35220, a household would need roughly $36,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $836. That sits below the local median household income ($46,250), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.