What to know about ZIP 35902
ZIP code 35902 covers ZIP 35902 with a population of about 2,677.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BIRMINGHAM (ANN & TUSC) media market.
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ZIP Code 35902 — 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
2,677
Density
N/A
Median income
$48,102
-36% vs US avg
Home value
$131,100
-62% vs US avg
Median rent
$655
-44% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35902
Income and economy in ZIP 35902
Median household income in ZIP 35902 is about $48,102 — about 36% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 27.0%; unemployment rate near 7.4%; 16.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 9.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.5 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 35902
Median home value is about $131,100 — about 62% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $655 (about 44% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 43.5% (about 21.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35902, 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 $842. That sits below the local median household income ($48,102), 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.