10 Most Populated ZIP Codes in Alabama

The top ZIP code for population in Alabama is 35242 (Birmingham, Shelby County), with a population of 56,956. Across the top 10 most populated ZIP codes in Alabama, population ranges from 56,956 to 38,697, covering communities from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa.

Rank	ZIP	City	County	Population	Population
1	35242	Birmingham	Shelby County	56,956	56,956
2	36695	Mobile	Mobile County	52,923	52,923
3	36117	Montgomery	Montgomery County	52,608	52,608
4	35758	Madison	Madison County	48,929	48,929
5	35405	Tuscaloosa	Tuscaloosa County	48,564	48,564
6	36830	Auburn	Lee County	48,172	48,172
7	35215	Center Point	Jefferson County	46,372	46,372
8	36116	Montgomery	Montgomery County	44,369	44,369
9	35401	Tuscaloosa	Tuscaloosa County	40,507	40,507
10	36330	Enterprise	Coffee County	38,697	38,697

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Rankings are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, vintage 2019 to 2023, joined to USPS ZIP Code Tabulation Areas. We rank by population and surface the top 10 ZIP codes within Alabama. Values reflect ZCTA-level estimates and may differ slightly from city-level figures. Compiled and reviewed by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

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Reviewed by Zip Code Near Me Data Team. Last verified June 13, 2026.

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