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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35071

Jefferson County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$272,229[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-4.2%
vs metro
+20.4%
vs state
+38.9%
ZIP 35071 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35071 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35071 is worth $272,229 — 20.4% above the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,903 a month — a 8.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,903[2]
Gross yield
8.4%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,222[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
17,288[3]
Median household income
$82,074[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,053[5]
Moved in
13,199
Moved out
14,252

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Gardendale High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Jefferson County

    1,063 students

  • Bragg Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Jefferson County

    780 students

  • Gardendale Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jefferson County

    679 students

  • Snow Rogers Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jefferson County

    390 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 yield8.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$22,840

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$1,377
Loan principal$217,783
Down payment$54,446
Total interest paid$277,770

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 ratio0.90
Monthly cost to own$1,705
Monthly rent$1,903

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
74th percentile[1]
Rental yield
63rd percentile[2]
Property tax
73rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35071?
The typical home in 35071 is worth $272,229, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35071?
Home values in 35071 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35071?
A typical home in 35071 rents for about $1,903 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 35071?
The effective property tax rate in 35071 is 0.4% — roughly $1,222 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35071?
ZIP code 35071 has a population of 17,288 and a median household income of $82,074.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Irondale, AL

    Typical home
    $275,159
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • Morris, AL

    Typical home
    $265,367
    Gross yield
  • Bessemer, AL

    Typical home
    $281,101
    Gross yield
    8.7%
  • Mount Olive CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $261,612
    Gross yield
  • Harpersville, AL

    Typical home
    $283,110
    Gross yield
  • Moody, AL

    Typical home
    $261,171
    Gross yield
    8.6%

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