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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35079

Blount County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$242,299[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-14.7%
vs metro
+7.2%
vs state
+23.6%
ZIP 35079 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35079 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35079 is worth $242,299 — 7.2% above the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. 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
$652[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
10,087[3]
Median household income
$82,938[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
1
High
1
  • Hayden High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Blount County

    798 students

  • Hayden Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Blount County

    563 students

  • Hayden Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–7 · Blount County

    507 students

  • Hayden Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Blount County

    273 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$1,225
Loan principal$193,839
Down payment$48,460
Total interest paid$247,231

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$1,482
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
82nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
31st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35079?
The typical home in 35079 is worth $242,299, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35079?
Home values in 35079 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 35079?
The effective property tax rate in 35079 is 0.3% — roughly $652 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35079?
ZIP code 35079 has a population of 10,087 and a median household income of $82,938.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Remlap CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $240,785
    Gross yield
  • Pea Ridge CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $245,007
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • Fultondale, AL

    Typical home
    $238,065
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Ashville, AL

    Typical home
    $248,664
    Gross yield
  • Warrior, AL

    Typical home
    $235,562
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Clanton, AL

    Typical home
    $251,323
    Gross yield

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