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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35180

Jefferson County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$235,562[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.1%
vs metro
+4.2%
vs state
+20.2%
ZIP 35180 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35180 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35180 is worth $235,562 — 4.2% above the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,495 a month — a 7.6% gross rental yield. 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
$1,495[2]
Gross yield
7.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$816[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
12,973[3]
Median household income
$74,832[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Warrior Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jefferson County

    567 students

  • Corner Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Jefferson County

    441 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 yield7.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$17,940

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$1,191
Loan principal$188,450
Down payment$47,112
Total interest paid$240,358

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 ratio0.97
Monthly cost to own$1,456
Monthly rent$1,495

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
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
45th percentile[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35180?
The typical home in 35180 is worth $235,562, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35180?
Home values in 35180 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35180?
A typical home in 35180 rents for about $1,495 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 35180?
The effective property tax rate in 35180 is 0.3% — roughly $816 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35180?
ZIP code 35180 has a population of 12,973 and a median household income of $74,832.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Fultondale, AL

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

    Typical home
    $231,778
    Gross yield
  • Thorsby, AL

    Typical home
    $230,555
    Gross yield
  • Remlap CDP, AL

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

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

    Typical home
    $242,299
    Gross yield

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