35228 Zip Code Profile

35228 is a suburban zip code in Birmingham, Alabama. Median household income here ($29,721) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($74,600) is lower than in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $44,219/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 35228 is $35,285.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 35228 earn an average of $26,815/year. Women earn only $20,361/year.

4,231 people in 35228 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 35228? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.5 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 4,656 men and 5,763 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,025 people (out of the 10,419 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,053 homes, and 185 businesses every day. 91 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

35228 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 34 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Beirut, Lebanon!) and -87 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 574 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,419
• White Population: 1,153
• Black Population: 9,220
• Hispanic Population: 140
• Asian Population: 26
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 54
• Male Population: 4,656
• Female Population: 5,763
• Median Age: 37
• Median Age of Males: 33
• Median Age of Females: 40

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Alabama
• CSA Name: Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman, AL
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Birmingham-Hoover AL
• County: Jefferson
• City: Birmingham
• Longitude: -86.9
• Latitude: 33.5
• Elevation: 574 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 205

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 4,194
• Drive alone: 3,460
• Carpool: 566
• Public transit: 77
• Ride bikes or walk: 91


• Average commute time: 24.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 45
•    5 - 9: 292
•    10 - 14: 314
•    15 - 19: 715
•    20 - 24: 988
•    25 - 29: 320
•    30 - 34: 964
•    35 - 39: 116
•    40 - 44: 120
•    45 - 59: 213
•    60 - 89: 51
•    90 plus: 56

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $74,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $34,092
• Businesses: 112
• Employees: 1,084
• Annual Payroll: $26,147,000
• Average Family Income: $44,219
• Median Family Income: $29,721
• Average Income for Men: $26,815
• Average Income for Women: $20,361

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 07
• Congressional District Land Area: 8668.0
• Sr Senator: Richard C. Shelby (R)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Sessions (R)
• US House Representative: Terri A. Sewell (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 073
• State FIPS Code: 01

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Primary Schools

Gaston Elementary School

5400 Oakwood St

Birmingham, AL 35228

(205) 231-1310

Midfield Elementary School

416 Parkwood St

Midfield, AL 35228

(205) 923-7727

Middle Schools

Green Acres Middle School

945 Pineview Rd

Birmingham, AL 35228

(205) 231-1370

Rutledge School

1221 8th St

Midfield, AL 35228

(205) 780-8647

High Schools

Midfield Area Vocational Department

1600 High School Dr

Midfield, AL 35228

(205) 923-2833

Midfield High School

1600 High School Dr

Midfield, AL 35228

(205) 923-2833