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ZIP code 35228: Birmingham, AL

35228 is a ZIP code in Birmingham, Alabama, mainly in Jefferson County, part of the Birmingham, AL metro area. About 10,216 people live here.

Population
10,216
Median household income
$50,815
Typical home value
$76,800+1.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,128gross, per month
Median age
38.8
Homeowners
58.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 35228 details

CityBirmingham
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson County
Metro areaBirmingham, AL
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area4.4 sq mi
Population density2,338 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher20.5% of adults 25+
Average commute24.3 minutes
Center coordinates33.45604, -86.92165

Median rent in 35228 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$520/mo
2 bedrooms$1,166/mo
3 bedrooms$1,251/mo
4 bedrooms$1,518/mo
5+ bedrooms$425/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 35228

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
35288Birmingham, AL0.8 mi—
35064Fairfield, AL1.3 mi9,872
35221Birmingham, AL1.4 mi3,119
35061Dolomite, AL2.0 mi1,554
35211Birmingham, AL3.1 mi24,924
35208Birmingham, AL3.8 mi13,412
35218Birmingham, AL3.9 mi6,981
35127Pleasant Grove, AL4.0 mi9,442

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 35228?

A typical home in ZIP code 35228 is worth about $76,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $50,815 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Alabama average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $76,800 homeWhat can a $50,815 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 35228

What city is ZIP code 35228?

ZIP code 35228 is in Birmingham, AL, in Jefferson County.

What county is ZIP code 35228 in?

35228 is mainly in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the population of ZIP code 35228?

About 10,216 people live in ZIP code 35228, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 35228 in?

35228 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Birmingham have?

Birmingham, AL also uses 35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35219, 35220, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35229, 35231, 35232, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35236, 35237, 35238, 35242, 35243, 35244, 35246, 35249, 35253, 35254, 35255, 35259, 35260, 35261, 35266, 35270, 35282, 35283, 35285, 35287, 35288, 35290, 35291, 35292, 35293, 35294, 35295, 35296, 35297 and 35298.