Alabama Zip Codes

Alabama has a total of 858 ZIP Codes that span its urban, suburban, and rural regions. These ZIP Codes typically begin with the numbers “35” or “36”, aligning with the numerical range assigned to the southeastern United States by the United States Postal Service (USPS). For example, ZIP Codes in Birmingham often start with “352,” while Huntsville’s ZIP Codes generally start with “358.”

Each ZIP Code is meticulously designed to ensure efficient mail sorting and delivery to specific geographic areas. In densely populated cities like Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery, multiple ZIP Codes are utilized to manage the high volume of mail. In contrast, smaller towns and rural communities often rely on a single ZIP Code or share one with neighboring areas due to lower population density.

Some ZIP Codes in Alabama serve specific purposes, such as large organizations, universities, or government facilities, ensuring they receive high-priority or bulk mail efficiently. Additionally, many ZIP Codes include delivery points for PO Boxes alongside residential and business addresses, catering to the diverse needs of Alabama’s residents.

Alabama’s extensive ZIP Code system ensures comprehensive coverage across all 67 counties, facilitating seamless communication, commerce, and logistics throughout the state. This structure reflects the state’s diverse geography and population distribution.

In the table below, you can see all Alabama zip codes listed by city, town and village as well as county affiliated. With 573 cities (and towns) and 67 counties (and county-equivalents), Alabama is the 24th largest state by population (4,863,300)  and 28th largest one by land area (131,171 km²) in the United States.

The capital of Alabama is Birmingham and major cities include Montgomery, Huntsville, Mobile, and Tuscaloosa.

List of Alabama Zip Codes by City