Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Birmingham center on a median $46,051 (1.4× below Jefferson County median $66,388; 1.4× below Alabama median $63,999), with homes at a median value of $158,800. The surrounding county supports 367,081 jobs (avg $71,562).
- $92,287 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Alabama $72,247).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $46,051 — below the Alabama median ($59,143). Poverty rate 24.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $291,230 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $26,876,662 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $92,287 (vs Alabama $72,247) |
| Median Household Income | $46,051 (vs Alabama $59,143) |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.5% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 367,081 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $26,269,202,429 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $71,562 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 2,053,090 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% (vs Alabama 2.7%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CENTER POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12