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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35206

Jefferson County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$104,400[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.2%
5-year / yr
-0.3%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-63.2%
vs metro
-53.8%
vs state
-46.7%
ZIP 35206 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35206 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35206 is worth $104,400 — 53.8% below the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,074 a month — a 12.3% 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
$1,074[2]
Gross yield
12.3%[2]
Cap rate
7.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$468[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
15,621[3]
Median household income
$42,549[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
0
  • Christian School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Birmingham City

    587 students

  • Barrett Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Birmingham City

    415 students

  • Robinson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Birmingham City

    374 students

  • Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Birmingham City

    312 students

  • i3 Academy Phase 2

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · i3 Academy

    298 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 yield12.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.4%
Annual rent$12,892

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$528
Loan principal$83,520
Down payment$20,880
Total interest paid$106,525

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 ratio0.61
Monthly cost to own$654
Monthly rent$1,074

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
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
86th percentile[2]
Property tax
72nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35206?
The typical home in 35206 is worth $104,400, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35206?
Home values in 35206 are down 3.2% over the past year, and down 0.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35206?
A typical home in 35206 rents for about $1,074 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 35206?
The effective property tax rate in 35206 is 0.4% — roughly $468 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35206?
ZIP code 35206 has a population of 15,621 and a median household income of $42,549.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Graysville, AL

    Typical home
    $103,426
    Gross yield
  • Nauvoo, AL

    Typical home
    $103,279
    Gross yield
  • Oakman, AL

    Typical home
    $103,019
    Gross yield
  • Sipsey, AL

    Typical home
    $107,793
    Gross yield
  • Birmingham, AL

    Typical home
    $100,897
    Gross yield
  • Birmingham, AL

    Typical home
    $98,375
    Gross yield
    11.0%

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