ZIP code 35226
Where is ZIP code 35226?
Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 35226 belongs to Birmingham, Alabama in Jefferson County. 35226 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 205 and 659. About 38,588 people live in the 35226 area, where the median household income is $124,516. The closest ZIP codes are 35266 (Birmingham, 2 mi southwest), 35142 (Shannon, 2.4 mi west) and 35244 (Birmingham, 3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 35226 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Birmingham |
| Also accepted | Bluff Park, Hoover, Vestavia, Vestavia Hills, Vestavia Hls |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| Coordinates | 33.3967, -86.8346 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 352 |
Population and income in 35226
| Population | 38,588 · higher than 98% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,181 · higher than 95% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.7 years · lower than 76% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $124,516 · higher than 98% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $57,371 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 69% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $411,000 · higher than 97% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,499 a month |
| Housing units | 15,183 |
| Households | 14,435 (2.66 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 17.69 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35226. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 35226
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35266 | Birmingham, AL | 2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 35142 | Shannon, AL | 2.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 35244 | Birmingham, AL | 3 mi S | Standard |
| 35216 | Birmingham, AL | 3.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 35209 | Birmingham, AL | 5 mi N | Standard |
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 5.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 35229 | Birmingham, AL | 5.2 mi NE | Unique |
| 35243 | Birmingham, AL | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 6 mi N | Standard |
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 6 mi NW | Standard |
| 35288 | Birmingham, AL | 6.4 mi NW | Unique |
| 35020 | Bessemer, AL | 6.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 35226 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 35226
123 MAIN ST
BIRMINGHAM AL 35226
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BLUFF PARK, HOOVER, VESTAVIA, VESTAVIA HILLS and VESTAVIA HLS as the city name for 35226. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (35226-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Birmingham, AL
- 35201
- 35202
- 35203
- 35204
- 35205
- 35206
- 35207
- 35208
- 35209
- 35210
- 35211
- 35212
- 35213
- 35214
- 35215
- 35216
- 35217
- 35218
- 35219
- 35220
- 35221
- 35222
- 35223
- 35224
- 35228
- 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
- 35298
All Birmingham ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 35226?
- 35226 is a Birmingham, Alabama ZIP code. Bluff Park, Hoover, Vestavia, Vestavia Hills and Vestavia Hls are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 35226 in?
- ZIP code 35226 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 35226 in?
- 35226 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 35226?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 35226 use area codes 205 and 659.
- What is the population of ZIP code 35226?
- About 38,588 people live in ZIP code 35226, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 35226?
- The median household income in 35226 is $124,516 a year, higher than 98% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 35226?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 35226 are 35266 (Birmingham, 2 miles), 35142 (Shannon, 2.4 miles), 35244 (Birmingham, 3 miles) and 35216 (Birmingham, 3.2 miles).