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ZIP Code 35214

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,495

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 — 35214

What is the median household income in 35214?
The median household income in 35214 is $55,478 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35214?
The poverty rate in 35214 is 16.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35214?
$149,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35214?
The median gross rent in 35214 is $987 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35214 residents have a college degree?
26.5% of adults in 35214 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,495
Median Income
$55,478
Median Home Value
$149,600
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,607 (+7%) Home Value: +$41,900 (+38.9%) Poverty Rate: +8.4 pp (+98.8%) Bachelor's+: +1.4 pp (+5.6%) Unemployment: -2.0 pp (-26.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,495
Median Age 45.0
Female 56.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.8% White (non-Hisp.) 18.5% Black 77.0% Asian 0.4% Two or More 2.0% Other 1.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.5%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,478 ±$4,847
Per Capita Income $62,913
Median Family Income $75,136
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Child Poverty Rate 41.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.8%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
11.3%
$25–35k
7.0%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
15.3%
$100–150k
12.5%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,048
Owner-Occupied 66.2%
Renter-Occupied 33.8%
Vacancy Rate 14.9%
Median Home Value $149,600
Median Gross Rent $987
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.0%
$50–100k
12.6%
$100–200k
24.6%
$200–300k
20.6%
$300–500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.5%
$500–1k
42.4%
$1–1.5k
37.7%
$1.5–2k
9.7%
$2–2.5k
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3+
23.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
5.2%
20+ units
2.1%
Mobile home
3.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.5%
1940–1969
6.2%
1970–1999
28.4%
2000–2009
5.7%
2010+
4.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.5%
Graduate Degree 9.8%
Some College / Associate 23.5%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.4%
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Work from Home 5.4%
Self-Employed 2.7%
Government Workers 17.4%
Private For-Profit 79.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.8%
Retail
15.7%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Transportation
8.6%
Prof. Services
6.5%
Public Admin
6.0%
Construction
5.9%
Finance
4.5%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale
0.1%
Occupation
Management
30.0%
Sales
24.3%
Food Prep
20.8%
Production
17.5%
Construction
7.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.9 min
Drove Alone 81.8%
Carpool 8.8%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 5.4%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,846
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 28.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 3.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
3.3%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
10.3%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
15.7%
85+
6.8%
Under 18: 17.2% Working age (18–64): 82.8% 65 and over: 25.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.0%
Naturalized Citizen 55.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
38.9%
Asia
36.4%
Africa
14.8%
Europe
9.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.8%
With a Disability 15.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.3%
Uninsured 9.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.8%
Has a Computer 93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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