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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35115

Shelby County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$245,007[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-13.8%
vs metro
+8.4%
vs state
+25.0%
ZIP 35115 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35115 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35115 is worth $245,007 — 8.4% above the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,699 a month — a 8.3% 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
$1,699[2]
Gross yield
8.3%[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
$912[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
17,610[3]
Median household income
$57,372[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+601[5]
Moved in
7,034
Moved out
6,433

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
2
High
1
  • Calera Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Shelby County

    760 students

  • Montevallo Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Shelby County

    741 students

  • Montevallo High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Shelby County

    516 students

  • Montevallo Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Shelby County

    339 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 yield8.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$20,390

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$1,239
Loan principal$196,005
Down payment$49,001
Total interest paid$249,994

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 ratio0.89
Monthly cost to own$1,519
Monthly rent$1,699

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
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
59th percentile[2]
Property tax
57th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35115?
The typical home in 35115 is worth $245,007, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35115?
Home values in 35115 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35115?
A typical home in 35115 rents for about $1,699 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 35115?
The effective property tax rate in 35115 is 0.4% — roughly $912 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35115?
ZIP code 35115 has a population of 17,610 and a median household income of $57,372.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hayden, AL

    Typical home
    $242,299
    Gross yield
  • Ashville, AL

    Typical home
    $248,664
    Gross yield
  • Remlap CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $240,785
    Gross yield
  • Clanton, AL

    Typical home
    $251,323
    Gross yield
  • Fultondale, AL

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

    Typical home
    $235,562
    Gross yield
    7.6%

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