HousingHandbookReference data

U.S. ZIP Code · AL35125

St. Clair County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$226,577[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.7%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-20.2%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+15.6%
ZIP 35125 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35125 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35125 is worth $226,577. Over the past year, values have risen 2.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,350 a month — a 7.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,350[2]
Gross yield
7.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$566[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
11,279[3]
Median household income
$59,891[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+539[5]
Moved in
2,849
Moved out
2,310

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Pell City High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pell City

    1,215 students

  • Duran Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Pell City

    628 students

  • Iola Roberts Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Pell City

    407 students

  • Eden Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Pell City

    403 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 yield7.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.3%
Annual rent$16,200

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$1,146
Loan principal$181,261
Down payment$45,315
Total interest paid$231,189

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 ratio1.02
Monthly cost to own$1,382
Monthly rent$1,350

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
35th percentile[1]
Rental yield
35th percentile[2]
Property tax
25th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35125?
The typical home in 35125 is worth $226,577, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35125?
Home values in 35125 are up 2.7% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35125?
A typical home in 35125 rents for about $1,350 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 35125?
The effective property tax rate in 35125 is 0.2% — roughly $566 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35125?
ZIP code 35125 has a population of 11,279 and a median household income of $59,891.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Pleasant Grove, AL

    Typical home
    $226,087
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Pinson, AL

    Typical home
    $227,269
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Oneonta, AL

    Typical home
    $224,215
    Gross yield
  • Birmingham, AL

    Typical home
    $229,764
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Woodstock, AL

    Typical home
    $222,960
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $222,776
    Gross yield

Want similar ZIPs from outside this metro? Browse nationally similar ZIPs →

Compare ZIPs

Pit ZIP 35125 against any other ZIP — full side-by-side table.

Compare 35125

#Jump to section