ZIP 35215 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Birmingham city, AL (35215)

Median Income

$51,854

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,477

Wealth inflow

Population

46,372

Unemployment

7.8%

4.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,477 for ZIP 35215 (Birmingham city, AL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.8%+110% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.3%-63% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.5%+67% vs US avg

432

Establishments

7,770

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction5.8%
Manufacturing12.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade10.8%
Transportation, utilities10.1%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management11.3%
Education, health care, social22.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.2%
Other services3.5%
Public administration5.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 35215 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.2%, median income rose 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.6%.

Median Income

$51,854

-31% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate