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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35212

Jefferson County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$121,398[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.8%
5-year / yr
-0.9%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-57.3%
vs metro
-46.3%
vs state
-38.1%
ZIP 35212 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35212 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35212 is worth $121,398 — 46.3% below the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,091 a month — a 10.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,091[2]
Gross yield
10.8%[2]
Cap rate
6.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$643[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
10,160[3]
Median household income
$36,633[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
  • Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet

    High · Grades 9–12 · Birmingham City

    764 students

  • i3 Academy Phase 1

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · i3 Academy

    420 students

  • Oliver K5 School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Birmingham City

    349 students

  • Dupuy Alternative School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Birmingham City

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 yield10.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.5%
Annual rent$13,087

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$614
Loan principal$97,118
Down payment$24,280
Total interest paid$123,869

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 ratio0.70
Monthly cost to own$769
Monthly rent$1,091

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
82nd percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35212?
The typical home in 35212 is worth $121,398, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35212?
Home values in 35212 are down 2.8% over the past year, and down 0.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35212?
A typical home in 35212 rents for about $1,091 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 35212?
The effective property tax rate in 35212 is 0.5% — roughly $643 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35212?
ZIP code 35212 has a population of 10,160 and a median household income of $36,633.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Jasper, AL

    Typical home
    $124,592
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Sumiton, AL

    Typical home
    $129,913
    Gross yield
  • Sipsey, AL

    Typical home
    $107,793
    Gross yield
  • North Johns, AL

    Typical home
    $136,372
    Gross yield
  • Birmingham, AL

    Typical home
    $104,400
    Gross yield
    12.3%
  • Graysville, AL

    Typical home
    $103,426
    Gross yield

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