ZIP code
35224
in Birmingham, AlabamaPopulation 4,739
36.17/ 100
Ranked #28,921 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 9.9%)
Ranked #509 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (bottom 18%)
Ranked #104 of 116 Birmingham, AL ZIPs (bottom 10.4%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Diabetes
21%
in the top 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST85thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
7.4%
in the top 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
41.5%
in the top 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
50.8%
in the top 2.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST80thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
18.9%
in the top 3.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
34.9%
in the top 3.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
13.4%
in the top 5.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
24.8%
in the top 4.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
43.8%
in the top 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
16.7%
in the top 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, ZIP 35224, one of several in Birmingham, Alabama sits in the bottom 9.9% nationally (28,921st) and the bottom 18% of Alabama (509th).
Where this area is stretched, the data is unambiguous: modeled diabetes sits in the top 2.5% nationally, self-care disability registers in the top 4.4% nationally, and loneliness lands in the top 2.3% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure resides in the top 2.7% nationally, utility shutoff lies in the top 3.2% nationally, and food insecurity settles in the top 3.6% nationally. Modeled independent living disability stands in the top 5.5% nationally, and housing insecurity is in the top 4.2% nationally. Modeled short sleep rests in the top 4.9% nationally, and transportation sits in the top 4.4% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs that surround it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. ZIP 35005, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Birmingham, AL metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 73%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 56%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 11%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 2%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 30%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 8%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 31%
8%
Disability
healthier than 7%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 36%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 64%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 71%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 80%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 42%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 32%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 7%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 20%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Disability
healthier than 20%
7%
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 71%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 53%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 46%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 42%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 15%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 8%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 39%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 7%
11%
Disability
healthier than 12%
7%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
35005
Alabamashares a border
Score 46.19
Closest healthier
35060
Alabamashares a border
Score 47.29
Similar health profile
71103
Louisiana98% similar profile
Score 23.26
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 31.7% | 29.0–34.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 50.8% | 47.5–54.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.3% | 5.7–6.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.2% | 9.9–12.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.2% | 7.4–9.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.8% | 8.7–11.0 |
| Depression among adults | 22.5% | 19.7–25.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 21.0% | 18.8–23.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 41.1% | 37.8–44.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 45.2% | 40.7–50.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.8% | 5.3–6.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 22.6% | 18.8–26.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 12.8% | 10.9–15.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.5% | 77.1–81.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.2% | 79.5–84.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.3% | 83.4–87.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.8% | 62.6–70.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 48.6% | 44.7–52.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 82.8% | 77.8–87.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.2% | 10.3–14.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.2% | 17.7–22.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 38.0% | 34.1–42.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 43.8% | 39.4–48.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 30.2% | 27.3–33.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.5% | 17.4–21.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.2% | 14.5–18.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.7% | 17.6–21.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 43.8% | 40.0–47.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.6% | 6.8–8.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 13.4% | 12.0–14.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 23.5% | 21.2–26.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 7.4% | 6.7–8.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 9.4% | 8.5–10.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 29.9% | 26.6–33.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 34.9% | 31.4–38.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 29.9% | 26.5–33.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 24.8% | 22.1–27.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 16.7% | 14.8–18.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 41.5% | 37.6–45.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 18.9% | 16.8–21.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 15.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 27.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 12.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 13.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 9.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 9.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622 |
| Households without a vehicle | 8.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622 |
| Broadband subscription | 76.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 36.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (54.7–92.5%) n=622 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.3% (0.0–4.2%) n=622 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–6.2%) n=628 |
| Single-parent households | 49.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617 |
| Population 65+ | 14.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628 |
| Median age | 39.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621 |
| Median household income | $42,639 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587 |
| Median home value | $80,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $160,950 ($87,300–$292,680) n=568 |
| Median gross rent | $1,073 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $856 ($625–$1,266) n=503 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.0 yr ± 0.74 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 74.7 yr (72.1–78.3) n=599 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.74 years of 71.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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