35244

35244 is a United States ZIP code located in Jefferson County, Alabama, within the Birmingham metropolitan area. As part of the national ZIP code system, 35244 is used by the United States Postal Service for mail delivery, routing, and geographic referencing. The boundaries of ZIP code areas can change over time due to postal routing adjustments, annexations, or new development.

Geographically, the 35244 area is predominantly residential, with a mix of single-family homes and multi-family housing, along with local commercial corridors that serve nearby neighborhoods. The ZIP code is integrated into the broader transportation network of the Birmingham region, connecting residents to employment centers, schools, and services through a network of roads and highways.

Demographically and economically, areas like 35244 typically reflect suburban patterns within the Birmingham metropolitan context, characterized by a range of household incomes and diverse community amenities. Data about population, housing, and economics for ZIP codes are commonly used in urban planning, market research, and public policy to analyze trends and allocate resources.

Notable uses of the 35244 designation are primarily practical: it identifies a geographic area for mail delivery and is used in geolocation, census, and planning datasets. The code itself does not designate any single city or municipality, but rather a defined portion of Jefferson County within the Birmingham area.