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ZIP Code 35244
Birmingham, Alabama

ZIP code 35244 is in Birmingham, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, within the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 37,448. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $75,809, and about 16% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
37,448
Census ZCTA
County
Jefferson
FIPS 01073
Median income (est.)
$75,809
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
21.691 mi²
+ 0.574 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
Coordinates33.352917, -86.82533
Land / Water Area21.691 mi² land · 0.574 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 17,890 individual tax returns filed in 35244 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
20.3%
$25K–$50K
16.4%
$50K–$75K
13.0%
$75K–$100K
9.5%
$100K–$200K
24.7%
$200K+
16.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 51% of 35244's total adjusted gross income, from 16% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($75,809) 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 35244's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$75,809
▲ 4.4%
Filers earning $200K+
16.1%
▲ 1.1 pt
Total filers
17,890
▲ 2.2%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35244/soi?year=… $66K 2020 $73K 2021 $76K 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 35244 ZCTA.

2000
26,955
 
2010
32,390
▲ +20.2%
2020
37,448
▲ +15.6%

05USPS 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, Bluff Park, Hoover, Riverchase

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35244 in?

ZIP code 35244 is in Jefferson County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01073).

What city is ZIP code 35244?

The primary USPS city for 35244 is Birmingham, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 35244 in?

35244 is part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro Area (MSA code 13820).

What is the population of ZIP code 35244?

The 2020 Census population of 35244 was 37,448 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35244?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35244 is about $75,809, with around 16% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.