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ZIP Code 35205

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,955

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 35205

What is the median household income in 35205?
The median household income in 35205 is $49,194 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35205?
The poverty rate in 35205 is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35205?
$292,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35205?
The median gross rent in 35205 is $1,005 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35205 residents have a college degree?
56.2% of adults in 35205 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,955
Median Income
$49,194
Median Home Value
$292,000
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,958 (+25.4%) Home Value: +$112,100 (+62.3%) Poverty Rate: -7.1 pp (-45.8%) Bachelor's+: +6.8 pp (+13.8%) Unemployment: -2.8 pp (-45.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,955
Median Age 29.0
Female 51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.4% White (non-Hisp.) 60.3% Black 26.1% Asian 4.8% Two or More 3.8% Other 2.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.8%
Indian
1.4%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.3%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,194 ±$4,051
Per Capita Income $77,302
Median Family Income $88,333
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Child Poverty Rate 19.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 13.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.1%
$10–15k
5.9%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
20.1%
$50–75k
18.3%
$75–100k
9.1%
$100–150k
10.1%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
9.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,908
Owner-Occupied 31.2%
Renter-Occupied 68.8%
Vacancy Rate 18.4%
Median Home Value $292,000
Median Gross Rent $1,005
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.2%
$50–100k
11.7%
$100–200k
3.9%
$200–300k
22.3%
$300–500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
16.1%
$1M+
8.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.8%
$500–1k
44.6%
$1–1.5k
39.9%
$1.5–2k
8.9%
$2–2.5k
0.4%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.3%
1 vehicle
51.0%
2 vehicles
29.7%
3+
9.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
28.0%
Single-fam. att.
3.1%
2–4 units
2.5%
5–19 units
14.6%
20+ units
24.5%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.2%
1940–1969
7.2%
1970–1999
15.7%
2000–2009
3.2%
2010+
3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 95.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 56.2%
Graduate Degree 26.9%
Some College / Associate 17.4%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Work from Home 12.2%
Self-Employed 3.1%
Government Workers 18.4%
Private For-Profit 78.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.6%
Arts/Entmt.
14.7%
Prof. Services
14.5%
Transportation
6.3%
Finance
6.0%
Retail
5.7%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Construction
3.0%
Public Admin
2.4%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
1.4%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
50.3%
Food Prep
19.1%
Sales
18.5%
Production
8.8%
Construction
3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.7 min
Drove Alone 67.8%
Carpool 8.1%
Public Transit 1.2%
Work from Home 12.2%
Walked 7.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 9,720
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 18.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 3.9%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
0.9%
10–14
0.7%
15–19
13.6%
20–24
15.4%
25–34
30.7%
35–44
7.8%
45–54
7.4%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
3.8%
75–84
7.1%
85+
2.9%
Under 18: 6.2% Working age (18–64): 93.8% 65 and over: 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.6%
Naturalized Citizen 14.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
38.4%
Latin America
30.0%
Europe
14.7%
Africa
13.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.6%
With a Disability 9.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.9%
Uninsured 10.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.8%
Has a Computer 97.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 64.9%
Moved from Abroad 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023