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35217

Alabama · 12,240 residents · 17.694 sq mi
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ZIP 35217 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $120,400. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Jefferson County median. Among the 47 ZIP codes in Jefferson County, 35217 ranks 38th by median household income.

$40,486
US average: $82,259
$120,400
US average: $376,019
12.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.6%
Age 65+
19.4%
45.4%
54.6%
2.32 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(3,419)
Black53.4%(6,540)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(2,132)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(149)
Diversity Score75.7%(9,272)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Jefferson County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST38TH OF 47HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
35005$59,125
35006$68,982
35020$35,362
35022$81,846
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 35217?

ZIP code 35217 has about 12,240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35217?

The typical household in ZIP code 35217 earns about $40,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 35217 expensive?

In ZIP code 35217, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 35217?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 35217 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35217?

About 24.2% of people in ZIP code 35217 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024