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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35214

Jefferson County · Birmingham, AL

Typical home value

$143,726[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+2.7%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-49.4%
vs metro
-36.4%
vs state
-26.7%
ZIP 35214 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35214 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35214 is worth $143,726 — 36.4% below the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,273 a month — a 10.6% 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
$1,273[2]
Gross yield
10.6%[2]
Cap rate
6.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$502[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
17,027[3]
Median household income
$56,383[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
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • South Hampton K8

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Birmingham City

    492 students

  • Legacy Prep

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Legacy Prep

    438 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 yield10.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.4%
Annual rent$15,273

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$727
Loan principal$114,981
Down payment$28,745
Total interest paid$146,652

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$888
Monthly rent$1,273

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
33rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
78th percentile[2]
Property tax
51st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35214?
The typical home in 35214 is worth $143,726, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35214?
Home values in 35214 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 2.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35214?
A typical home in 35214 rents for about $1,273 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 35214?
The effective property tax rate in 35214 is 0.3% — roughly $502 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35214?
ZIP code 35214 has a population of 17,027 and a median household income of $56,383.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Adamsville, AL

    Typical home
    $142,897
    Gross yield
    10.7%
  • Sylvan Springs, AL

    Typical home
    $140,258
    Gross yield
  • North Johns, AL

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

    Typical home
    $152,617
    Gross yield
    9.9%
  • Jasper, AL

    Typical home
    $153,198
    Gross yield
  • Sumiton, AL

    Typical home
    $129,913
    Gross yield

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