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ZIP Code 35226

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 37,693

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 — 35226

What is the median household income in 35226?
The median household income in 35226 is $126,053 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35226?
The poverty rate in 35226 is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35226?
$387,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35226?
The median gross rent in 35226 is $1,467 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35226 residents have a college degree?
68.9% of adults in 35226 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
37,693
Median Income
$126,053
Median Home Value
$387,100
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,148 (+17.9%) Home Value: +$107,500 (+38.4%) Poverty Rate: -1.2 pp (-27.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.2 pp (+4.9%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-10%)

Demographics

Total Population 37,693
Median Age 37.0
Female 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.0% White (non-Hisp.) 73.0% Black 12.9% Asian 7.6% Two or More 4.2% Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
2.9%
Chinese
1.9%
Korean
1.7%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.2%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $126,053 ±$9,967
Per Capita Income $148,928
Median Family Income $144,036
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Child Poverty Rate 4.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.9%
$10–15k
1.7%
$15–25k
2.9%
$25–35k
2.6%
$35–50k
6.5%
$50–75k
9.5%
$75–100k
14.2%
$100–150k
21.4%
$150–200k
14.4%
$200k+
23.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 14,904
Owner-Occupied 82.9%
Renter-Occupied 17.1%
Vacancy Rate 5.5%
Median Home Value $387,100
Median Gross Rent $1,467
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
0.4%
$100–200k
1.1%
$200–300k
18.6%
$300–500k
49.1%
$500k–$1M
25.3%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.1%
$500–1k
3.7%
$1–1.5k
46.5%
$1.5–2k
33.6%
$2–2.5k
8.7%
$2.5–3.5k
1.7%
$3.5k+
2.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.8%
1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
47.4%
3+
29.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.4%
Single-fam. att.
3.4%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
3.5%
20+ units
2.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.3%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
21.0%
2000–2009
16.1%
2010+
15.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 68.9%
Graduate Degree 33.3%
Some College / Associate 14.2%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Work from Home 12.7%
Self-Employed 5.2%
Government Workers 15.4%
Private For-Profit 79.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.5%
Prof. Services
12.3%
Finance
11.6%
Retail
9.9%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Transportation
4.5%
Wholesale
3.7%
Construction
3.6%
Public Admin
2.6%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
65.2%
Sales
17.7%
Food Prep
7.8%
Production
5.6%
Construction
3.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.4 min
Drove Alone 81.5%
Carpool 4.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 12.7%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,086
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 64.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 30.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.3%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
13.9%
35–44
16.6%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
7.6%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 26.3% Working age (18–64): 73.7% 65 and over: 13.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.3%
Naturalized Citizen 61.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
68.7%
Latin America
16.1%
Europe
6.9%
Africa
5.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.9%
With a Disability 8.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.2%
Uninsured 4.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.0%
Has a Computer 98.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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