Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.83 |
| Below Poverty | 15.4% ▲ 54% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5,178 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 114,544 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 46,323 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 71,881 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 39,541 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 164,466 (37.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,459 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $255,672 ▼ 8% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,151/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 323,490 |
| Vacant Units | 41,406 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jefferson County is located in Alabama and encompasses 92 ZIP codes spanning 29 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 706,150 residents. With a median age of 38.32, it is a middle-aged county.
Jefferson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,459 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Jefferson County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $255,672 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,150. Homeownership rates are high at 66.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jefferson County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.7%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Jefferson County, AL is a solidly middle-class area in Alabama. The 92 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35005 | Adamsville | 8,143 | $57,151 | $138,100 | $1,074 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| 35006 | Adger | 3,599 | $65,068 | $116,900 | $764 | 2.4% | 11.6% |
| 35020 | Bessemer | 25,308 | $33,247 | $90,900 | $856 | 7.9% | 19.5% |
| 35022 | Bessemer | 23,989 | $79,084 | $241,300 | $991 | 5.9% | 45.3% |
| 35023 | Bessemer | 25,221 | $69,288 | $153,400 | $1,216 | 5.4% | 30.6% |
| 35203 | Birmingham | 3,301 | $46,829 | $288,600 | $954 | 2.6% | 52.3% |
| 35204 | Birmingham | 9,154 | $32,880 | $81,600 | $716 | 12.3% | 24.1% |
| 35205 | Birmingham | 18,955 | $49,194 | $292,000 | $1,005 | 3.4% | 63.3% |
| 35206 | Birmingham | 15,031 | $39,051 | $122,500 | $990 | 10.9% | 28.7% |
| 35207 | Birmingham | 6,824 | $28,672 | $74,800 | $775 | 6.7% | 24.7% |
| 35208 | Birmingham | 13,660 | $37,363 | $91,900 | $951 | 7.3% | 28.5% |
| 35209 | Birmingham | 33,476 | $72,383 | $465,600 | $1,246 | 3.4% | 62.2% |
| 35210 | Birmingham | 13,878 | $72,632 | $247,600 | $1,164 | 6.2% | 51.8% |
| 35211 | Birmingham | 25,267 | $34,286 | $94,500 | $1,044 | 7.3% | 34.3% |
| 35212 | Birmingham | 10,059 | $34,565 | $210,400 | $754 | 8.3% | 41.2% |
| 35213 | Birmingham | 15,950 | $161,902 | $753,400 | $1,749 | 1.1% | 90.7% |
| 35214 | Birmingham | 16,495 | $55,478 | $149,600 | $987 | 5.6% | 38.7% |
| 35215 | Birmingham | 46,372 | $51,854 | $146,900 | $1,080 | 7.8% | 30.3% |
| 35216 | Birmingham | 36,587 | $73,125 | $376,200 | $1,314 | 5.5% | 59.9% |
| 35217 | Birmingham | 12,468 | $38,769 | $113,800 | $835 | 9.1% | 22.6% |
| 35218 | Birmingham | 6,628 | $30,966 | $79,500 | $897 | 10.9% | 30.4% |
| 35221 | Birmingham | 3,127 | $39,750 | $72,600 | $1,012 | 8.7% | 25.3% |
| 35222 | Birmingham | 8,184 | $91,964 | $374,600 | $1,086 | 3.6% | 68.1% |
| 35223 | Birmingham | 10,665 | $155,079 | $744,400 | $1,372 | 1.3% | 84.8% |
| 35224 | Birmingham | 5,409 | $46,401 | $81,600 | $1,063 | 10.5% | 23.2% |
| 35226 | Birmingham | 37,693 | $126,053 | $387,100 | $1,467 | 2.7% | 74.6% |
| 35228 | Birmingham | 10,575 | $50,147 | $79,200 | $1,080 | 3.2% | 34.7% |
| 35233 | Birmingham | 3,236 | $52,207 | $332,100 | $1,526 | 1.7% | 91.4% |
| 35234 | Birmingham | 3,828 | $23,804 | $77,700 | $783 | 9.1% | 22.9% |
| 35235 | Birmingham | 19,600 | $57,244 | $165,900 | $1,220 | 7.9% | 39.8% |
| 35243 | Birmingham | 17,776 | $99,063 | $484,400 | $1,632 | 3.1% | 72.3% |
| 35244 | Birmingham | 36,775 | $114,172 | $390,900 | $1,413 | 2.4% | 67.9% |
| 35061 | Dolomite | 1,633 | $52,143 | $162,500 | $1,151 | 3.9% | 21.9% |
| 35064 | Fairfield | 9,929 | $48,581 | $119,900 | $997 | 5.7% | 36.2% |
| 35068 | Fultondale | 8,437 | $70,159 | $188,400 | $1,180 | 4.0% | 39.6% |
| 35071 | Gardendale | 17,627 | $80,745 | $239,500 | $1,183 | 3.1% | 48.0% |
| 35073 | Graysville | 2,839 | $57,679 | $115,700 | $965 | 5.6% | 34.4% |
| 35091 | Kimberly | 3,632 | $93,444 | $284,900 | $889 | 2.1% | 40.8% |
| 35094 | Leeds | 15,333 | $74,340 | $222,200 | $976 | 1.1% | 38.3% |
| 35111 | Mc Calla | 20,661 | $85,181 | $263,800 | $1,128 | 3.9% | 42.1% |
| 35116 | Morris | 4,912 | $98,990 | $228,200 | $844 | 2.4% | 44.2% |
| 35117 | Mount Olive | 5,091 | $87,923 | $195,300 | $1,081 | 0.7% | 38.4% |
| 35118 | Mulga | 3,131 | $63,333 | $156,900 | $972 | 2.7% | 27.6% |
| 35126 | Pinson | 22,354 | $81,690 | $189,100 | $1,257 | 4.7% | 31.1% |
| 35127 | Pleasant Grove | 9,502 | $68,344 | $189,100 | $1,153 | 1.6% | 37.3% |
| 35172 | Trafford | 2,824 | $38,669 | $111,000 | $773 | 3.2% | 15.7% |
| 35173 | Trussville | 32,125 | $113,028 | $327,500 | $1,303 | 1.8% | 53.7% |
| 35180 | Warrior | 14,097 | $71,281 | $198,600 | $895 | 5.3% | 28.3% |