Highest-education ZIP codes in Alabama
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in Alabama. #1 is 35233 (Birmingham) with about 89.6% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Alabama.
Highest education shares: 35233 (Birmingham) at about 89.6%; 35213 (Mountain Brook) at about 88.8%; 35223 (Mountain Brook) at about 83.9%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35233 | Birmingham | Jefferson County | 89.6% | 3,236 | $52,207 | $332,100 |
| 2 | 35213 | Mountain Brook | Jefferson County | 88.8% | 15,950 | $161,902 | $753,400 |
| 3 | 35223 | Mountain Brook | Jefferson County | 83.9% | 10,665 | $155,079 | $744,400 |
| 4 | 35243 | Vestavia Hills | Jefferson County | 69.6% | 17,776 | $99,063 | $484,400 |
| 5 | 35226 | Hoover | Jefferson County | 68.9% | 37,693 | $126,053 | $387,100 |
| 6 | 35406 | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa County | 67.6% | 18,533 | $118,736 | $467,000 |
| 7 | 35741 | Huntsville | Madison County | 65.5% | 4,292 | $93,750 | $293,700 |
| 8 | 35242 | Hoover | Shelby County | 64.5% | 56,956 | $116,053 | $452,300 |
| 9 | 35222 | Birmingham | Jefferson County | 64.0% | 8,184 | $91,964 | $374,600 |
| 10 | 35758 | Madison | Madison County | 63.9% | 48,929 | $115,780 | $336,700 |
| 11 | 36830 | Auburn | Lee County | 62.9% | 48,172 | $63,761 | $346,600 |
| 12 | 35824 | Huntsville | Madison County | 62.8% | 9,690 | $93,066 | $378,000 |
| 13 | 35806 | Huntsville | Madison County | 60.5% | 28,443 | $79,338 | $318,800 |
| 14 | 35244 | Hoover | Shelby County | 60.1% | 36,775 | $114,172 | $390,900 |
| 15 | 35756 | Huntsville | Limestone County | 58.5% | 23,552 | $134,900 | $350,600 |
| 16 | 35763 | Huntsville | Madison County | 57.7% | 19,505 | $125,356 | $368,300 |
| 17 | 36064 | Pike Road | Montgomery County | 57.7% | 13,849 | $121,640 | $379,300 |
| 18 | 35205 | Birmingham | Jefferson County | 56.2% | 18,955 | $49,194 | $292,000 |
| 19 | 35801 | Huntsville | Madison County | 55.4% | 23,901 | $103,125 | $399,700 |
| 20 | 35209 | Homewood | Jefferson County | 54.4% | 33,476 | $72,383 | $465,600 |
| 21 | 35803 | Huntsville | Madison County | 54.0% | 29,283 | $95,182 | $259,100 |
| 22 | 35757 | Huntsville | Madison County | 53.9% | 18,250 | $105,517 | $298,800 |
| 23 | 35216 | Vestavia Hills | Jefferson County | 52.7% | 36,587 | $73,125 | $376,200 |
| 24 | 35808 | Redstone Arsenal | Madison County | 51.2% | 1,116 | $121,364 | — |
| 25 | 36106 | Montgomery | Montgomery County | 51.0% | 14,612 | $71,202 | $207,400 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Alabama have the highest education levels?
35233 (Birmingham) leads this board with about 89.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Alabama?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Alabama?
Visit the Alabama state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.