ZIP Code 35226: Population, Income, Housing

State: AL

Total population: 38,588 Household income: $124,516 Rent: $1,499

Overview

Total population

38,588

Rent

$1,499

Year built

1984

Household income

$124,516

Per capita income

$57,371

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

41.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Alabama

County

Jefferson County

City

Hoover

Total population

38,588

Adults over 25

26,261

Total households

14,435

Household size

2.7 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$124,516

Per capita income

$57,371

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

41.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,499

Year built

1984

Households that rent

16.7%

Households that own

83.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

7.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

75.1%

Black

11.2%

Asian

Two or more races

4.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

3.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

96.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,746 (85.6%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

2,826 (14.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

15.6%

High school graduate or GED

9.1%

Some college or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

69.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 35226 with: Jefferson County, AL Hoover, AL Birmingham metro area, AL Alabama United States

ZIP 35226

Total population38,588

Rent$1,499

Year built1984

Household income$124,516

Per capita income$57,371

Poverty rate4.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Jefferson County, AL

Total population667,755

Rent$1,193

Year built1975

Household income$66,388

Per capita income$41,013

Poverty rate15.7%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Hoover, AL

Total population92,642

Rent$1,457

Year built1994

Household income$109,253

Per capita income$57,551

Poverty rate5.1%

Unemployment rate2.5%

Birmingham Metro Area, AL

Total population1,184,613

Rent$1,172

Year built1983

Household income$71,498

Per capita income$40,359

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Alabama State

Total population5,086,768

Rent$1,007

Year built1986

Household income$63,999

Per capita income$36,087

Poverty rate15.6%

Unemployment rate3.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP35226	CountyJefferson, AL	CityHoover, AL	Metro AreaBirmingham metro area, AL	StateAlabama	CountryUnited States
Total population	38,588	667,755	92,642	1,184,613	5,086,768	334,922,499
Rent	$1,499	$1,193	$1,457	$1,172	$1,007	$1,413
Year built	1984	1975	1994	1983	1986	1980
Household income	$124,516	$66,388	$109,253	$71,498	$63,999	$80,734
Per capita income	$57,371	$41,013	$57,551	$40,359	$36,087	$44,673
Poverty rate	4.8%	15.7%	5.1%	13.8%	15.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.2%	2.5%	2.9%	3.1%	4%

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Summary for 35226

Rent & Income

In 35226, the typical monthly rent is $1,499 and the typical household income is $124,516. Rent here is similar to Hoover and higher than Alabama, and household income is higher than both Hoover and Alabama. The estimated poverty rate is 4.8%, which is lower than in both Hoover and Alabama.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 16.7% of households. About 41.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 69.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 35226 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 35226 — Poverty

How ZIP 35226 compares in Alabama (29 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,499	28 / 29	from lower rent	$820 – $1,542
Household income	$124,516	1 / 29	from higher income	$29,152 – $124,516
Poverty rate	4.8%	3 / 29	from lower poverty	2.6% – 43.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Alabama with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 35226

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 28th out of 29 ZIP Codes in Alabama. Across Alabama, figures vary from $820 in ZIP 35630 up to $1,542 in ZIP 35749.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 35226 stands 1st out of 29 ZIP Codes. Throughout Alabama, numbers span from $29,152 in ZIP 35401 up to $124,516 in ZIP 35226.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 3rd out of 29 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.6% in ZIP 35173 up to 43.5% in ZIP 35401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 35226 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,499 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 35226

Annual Household Income: $124,516

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 35226

Estimated Rate: 4.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 35226

In ZIP Code 35226, households that rent: 2,414 (16.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,414	16.7%
Owner-Occupied	12,021	83.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 35226

In ZIP Code 35226, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,002 (41.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,002	41.5%
Other renter households	1,412	58.5%
Total renter households	2,414	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 35226

Less than High School: 4,103 people (15.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,380 people (9.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,583 people (6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 18,195 people (69.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,261

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.