City

Leeds, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥15,333Population
💰$74,340Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$222,200Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 11.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic8.8%
Black11.5%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma106 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,385 (25.1%)
Some College1,636 (17.2%)
Associates1,737 (18.3%)
Bachelors702 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree2,934 (30.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College17.2%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,340 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,200 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$976/mo
Total Housing Units6,502
Vacant Units706

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Leeds, AL

Leeds is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,333 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Leeds is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,340 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Leeds is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $976 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leeds is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.51%).

Leeds, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Leeds
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35094 15,333 $74,340 $222,200 $976 1.1% 38.3% 77.7%