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Birmingham city, AL

ZIP 35234 — People & Community

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

Low Income AreaLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 35234

35234 has a population of 3,828 with a median age of 46.9 yrs (53.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
15.4%-75% vs US avg
x
Black
80.6%+550% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.1%-45% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.3%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
22.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.5%+85% vs US avg
x
High school
41.2%+57% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
19.8%-59% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.3%+49% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.8%+73% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.1%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
35.6%+209% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.0%-35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.4%+82% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
11.7%+101% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 35234

Poverty Rate
35.6%+209% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.0%-35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.4%+82% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.4%+80% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
33.7%+188% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
11.7%+101% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,828
Median age46.9
Poverty rate35.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White15.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black80.6%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born9.0%