Where Birmingham's local businesses are most crowded

Dentists

363 recorded across the metro, 0.79 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 1.00). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Chiropractors

66 recorded across the metro, 0.14 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 0.25). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35215) – 16,993 households, Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households, Alabaster (35007) – 10,163 households, Bessemer (35020) – 10,076 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Veterinarians

91 recorded across the metro, 0.20 per 1,000 households (1.1 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households, Bessemer (35020) – 10,076 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Gyms & fitness centers

123 recorded across the metro, 0.27 per 1,000 households. The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35215) – 16,993 households, Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households, Bessemer (35020) – 10,076 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Independent personal trainers without employees aren't counted.

Beauty salons

196 recorded across the metro, 0.42 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 0.61). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35215) – 16,993 households, Bessemer (35020) – 10,076 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Booth renters and self-employed stylists aren't counted, so the real number of stylists is much higher than the number of salons.

Nail salons

41 recorded across the metro, 0.09 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 0.23). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35215) – 16,993 households, Birmingham (35216) – 14,940 households, Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households, Bessemer (35020) – 10,076 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Self-employed nail technicians aren't counted.

Full-service restaurants

565 recorded across the metro, 1.22 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 1.93). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Fast-food & counter-service restaurants

1,098 recorded across the metro, 2.38 per 1,000 households (1.2 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

General auto repair shops

176 recorded across the metro, 0.38 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 0.57). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35226) – 14,086 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Specialty shops (body, transmission, oil change) and car washes are counted separately and aren't included; solo mechanics without employees aren't counted.

Dry cleaners & laundry services

17 recorded across the metro, 0.04 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 0.07). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35215) – 16,993 households, Birmingham (35226) – 14,086 households, Birmingham (35209) – 12,985 households, Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households, Trussville (35173) – 11,383 households, Alabaster (35007) – 10,163 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Coin-operated laundromats are a separate category and aren't included.

Child care centers

181 recorded across the metro, 0.39 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 0.56). The most crowded ZIPs:

Note: Home-based child care run without employees isn't counted.

Pet care (grooming, boarding, training)

46 recorded across the metro, 0.10 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 0.13). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35215) – 16,993 households, Birmingham (35216) – 14,940 households, Birmingham (35226) – 14,086 households, Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households, Trussville (35173) – 11,383 households, Alabaster (35007) – 10,163 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Veterinarians are a separate category; mobile and solo groomers without employees aren't counted.

Law offices

670 recorded across the metro, 1.45 per 1,000 households (1.2 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Insurance agencies

510 recorded across the metro, 1.11 per 1,000 households (1.1 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

CPA offices

175 recorded across the metro, 0.38 per 1,000 households. The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35215) – 16,993 households, Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households, Trussville (35173) – 11,383 households, Alabaster (35007) – 10,163 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Tax-prep-only offices are a separate category and aren't included.

Investment advisers

84 recorded across the metro, 0.18 per 1,000 households (1.3 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Birmingham (35215) – 16,993 households, Birmingham (35211) – 11,774 households, Alabaster (35007) – 10,163 households, Bessemer (35020) – 10,076 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.