Home internet in Birmingham, AL
88,527 households, 15.7% of them without an internet subscription: that is Birmingham in the latest Census. Below, what reaches a typical address here and which Birmingham ZIP codes our agents can check.
- 84.3% of Birmingham households are connected; 15.7% have no subscription (U.S. Census Bureau).
- Wired broadband: 67.6% of homes, 2.9 points below the Alabama figure.
- Call line covers 18 Birmingham ZIP codes: 35203, 35206, 35208, 35210, 35211, 35213....
Internet in Birmingham by the numbers
| Households | Birmingham | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 84.3% | 89.5% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 67.6% | 70.5% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 13.6% | 14% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 7.4% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 15.7% | 10.5% | 7.8% |
City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table S2801 (Birmingham city, Alabama, 88,527 households). State: 2023 1-year estimates. US: household-weighted average of the states.
Which connections reach Birmingham homes
Cable, fiber or DSL reaches 67.6% of homes in Birmingham, which is 2.9 points below Alabama as a whole (70.5%) and 8.7 points below the US average (76.3%). Among the 4 Alabama cities on this site, Birmingham ranks 3rd for its wired share.
That is a lower wired share than most cities, so wireless options matter more in Birmingham. Put a 5G home or fixed wireless plan next to the wired quote before you decide, and read the slow internet guide if the line you already have struggles.
13.6% of Birmingham households rely on a cellular data plan alone, about the same as the Alabama figure of 14%. For those homes a 5G home router on the same network is the usual next step up.
15.7% of homes here, about 13,899, have no internet subscription, 7.9 points above the national 7.8%; satellite is used by 7.4%. Both numbers tend to fall as fiber builds reach more blocks.
Where the call line covers Birmingham
Our call line covers 18 ZIP codes in Birmingham: 35203, 35206, 35208, 35210, 35211, 35213, 35215, 35218, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35233, 35235, 35242, 35243, 35244. Enter yours below to confirm, then one call checks every line at your street address. That is 17.6% of all the Alabama ZIP codes on our list and the 1st largest group of any Alabama city.
18 Birmingham ZIP codes are on the call list.
Four steps for a Birmingham address
- Check the ZIP on this page, then call with the full address.
- If two wired lines reach the house, take the one with faster upload unless the price gap is large.
- Read the plan's broadband label before you agree; the label guide shows the fields that matter.
- Renting an apartment? The one-provider apartment guide covers what to do when the building limits your choice.
Statewide figures and the full list of covered Alabama cities are on the Alabama page.
Common questions
How many homes in Birmingham have no internet?
15.7% of Birmingham households had no internet subscription in the 2023 five-year Census estimate, against 10.5% for Alabama and 7.8% nationally. Another 13.6% rely on a phone plan alone.
Can I get fiber in Birmingham?
On some streets. The Census counts cable, fiber and DSL together (67.6% of Birmingham homes), and fiber is only part of that. Give the agent the exact address; if fiber is not there yet, cable is usually next, then 5G home internet.
My Birmingham ZIP is not on the list. What now?
The call button switches off for that ZIP, but everything else here still applies. The guides explain what to ask any provider, and the list is updated as the call partner adds areas, so check again in a few months.