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ZIP Code 35222
Birmingham, Alabama

ZIP code 35222 is in Birmingham, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, within the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 8,419. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $65,208, and about 15% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
8,419
Census ZCTA
County
Jefferson
FIPS 01073
Median income (est.)
$65,208
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
3.731 mi²
+ 0.002 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityBirmingham, AL
CountyJefferson County (FIPS 01073)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro Area (13820)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates33.523712, -86.77012
Land / Water Area3.731 mi² land · 0.002 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 3,930 individual tax returns filed in 35222 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
21.4%
$25K–$50K
19.3%
$50K–$75K
15.3%
$75K–$100K
9.9%
$100K–$200K
18.8%
$200K+
15.3%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 57% of 35222's total adjusted gross income, from 15% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($65,208) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 35222's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$65,208
▲ 8.4%
Filers earning $200K+
15.3%
▲ 1.7 pt
Total filers
3,930
▼ 1.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35222/soi?year=… $52K 2020 $60K 2021 $65K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 35222 ZCTA.

2000
8,550
 
2010
7,884
▼ -7.8%
2020
8,419
▲ +6.8%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number010780
City AliasesBirmingham, Hoover

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35222 in?

ZIP code 35222 is in Jefferson County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01073).

What city is ZIP code 35222?

The primary USPS city for 35222 is Birmingham, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 35222 in?

35222 is part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro Area (MSA code 13820).

What is the population of ZIP code 35222?

The 2020 Census population of 35222 was 8,419 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35222?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35222 is about $65,208, with around 15% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.