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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35031

Blount County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$198,279[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.5%
5-year / yr
+2.5%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.2%
vs metro
-12.3%
vs state
+1.2%
ZIP 35031 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35031 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 35031 is worth $198,279 — 12.3% below the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$562[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Blount County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
7,973[3]
Median household income
$54,345[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Blount County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1[5]
Moved in
1,261
Moved out
1,262

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
  • Blountsville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Blount County

    677 students

  • Susan Moore Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Blount County

    590 students

  • JB Pennington High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Blount County

    525 students

  • Susan Moore High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Blount County

    461 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,003
Loan principal$158,623
Down payment$39,656
Total interest paid$202,316

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,214
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
26th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
38th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35031?
The typical home in 35031 is worth $198,279, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35031?
Home values in 35031 are down 1.5% over the past year, and up 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 35031?
The effective property tax rate in 35031 is 0.3% — roughly $562 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35031?
ZIP code 35031 has a population of 7,973 and a median household income of $54,345.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • West Blocton, AL

    Typical home
    $193,109
    Gross yield
  • Steele, AL

    Typical home
    $191,319
    Gross yield
  • Clanton, AL

    Typical home
    $208,532
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Birmingham, AL

    Typical home
    $186,439
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Jasper, AL

    Typical home
    $210,671
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Brent, AL

    Typical home
    $183,637
    Gross yield

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