35217 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217

35217 is a rural zip code in Birmingham, Alabama. Median household income here ($27,756) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($83,100) is lower than in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $39,668/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 35217 is $32,426.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 35217 earn an average of $25,226/year. Women earn only $22,016/year.

6,013 people in 35217 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 35217? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.3 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 6,321 men and 7,408 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 9,408 people (out of the 13,729 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,368 homes, and 506 businesses every day. 58 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

35217 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 34 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Islamabad, Pakistan!) and -87 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 594 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 13,729
  • White Population: 4,611
  • Black Population: 8,452
  • Hispanic Population: 873
  • Asian Population: 51
  • Hawaiian Population: 55
  • Indian Population: 146
  • Male Population: 6,321
  • Female Population: 7,408
  • Median Age: 37
  • Median Age of Males: 34
  • Median Age of Females: 39
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: East South Central
  • State: Alabama
  • CSA Name: Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman, AL
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Birmingham-Hoover AL
  • County: Jefferson
  • City: Birmingham
  • Longitude: -86.8
  • Latitude: 33.6
  • Elevation: 594 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 205
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 5,921
  • Drive alone: 4,795
  • Carpool: 894
  • Public transit: 61
  • Ride bikes or walk: 58

  • Average commute time: 26.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 117
  •    5 - 9: 282
  •    10 - 14: 647
  •    15 - 19: 1,259
  •    20 - 24: 1,264
  •    25 - 29: 346
  •    30 - 34: 1,078
  •    35 - 39: 92
  •    40 - 44: 112
  •    45 - 59: 421
  •    60 - 89: 148
  •    90 plus: 155
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $83,100
  • Average Annual Household Income: $27,281
  • Businesses: 355
  • Employees: 7,843
  • Annual Payroll: $370,469,000
  • Average Family Income: $39,668
  • Median Family Income: $27,756
  • Average Income for Men: $25,226
  • Average Income for Women: $22,016
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 073
  • State FIPS Code: 01

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Schools in 35217 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Inglenook School
4120 Inglenook St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Tarrant Elementary School
1269 Portland St
Tarrant, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Middle Schools
Tarrant Middle School
1 Wildcat Dr
Tarrant, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
High Schools
Fultondale High School
1450 Carson Rd N
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-3500
Tarrant Education Center
1318 Alabama St
Tarrant, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Tarrant High School
830 Jefferson Blvd
Tarrant, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172
Other Schools
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Center East
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Tarrant Alternative School
1318 Alabama St
Tarrant, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
William E Burkett Multi Handicapped Center
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-2800

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In the 35217 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://community.dps.state.al.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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