U.S. ZIP Code · AL35550
Walker County · Birmingham, AL
Appreciation
- 1-year
- -5.0%
- 5-year / yr
- -1.8%
- 10-year / yr
- +2.3%
Relative price
- vs U.S.
- -66.9%
- vs metro
- -58.4%
- vs state
- -52.0%
Price history
Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
The typical home in 35550 is worth $94,079 — 58.4% below the Birmingham, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.
#Rent & investment
Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.
#Property tax
Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.
#Climate risk
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Walker County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.
- Overall risk
- Relatively Moderate[4]
- Riverine flood
- Relatively Moderate
- Coastal flood
- Not Applicable
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Drought
- Relatively Low
- Heat wave
- Relatively Moderate
- Hurricane
- Very Low
- Tornado
- Relatively High
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively Moderate
#Who lives here
#Migration
Household moves in and out of Walker County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.
- Net migration
- +164[5]
- Moved in
- 1,164
- Moved out
- 1,000
Schools
Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.
- Public schools
- 3
- Elementary
- 1
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
Cordova High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Walker County
462 students
Cordova Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Walker County
366 students
Bankhead Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Walker County
277 students
Run the numbers
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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.
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#Metro ranking
Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.
Frequently asked
- How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35550?
- The typical home in 35550 is worth $94,079, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Are home values rising in 35550?
- Home values in 35550 are down 5.0% over the past year, and down 1.8% a year over five years.
- What is the property tax rate in 35550?
- The effective property tax rate in 35550 is 0.3% — roughly $255 a year on a typical home.
- Who lives in 35550?
- ZIP code 35550 has a population of 4,806 and a median household income of $42,216.
#Comparable ZIPs
Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.
Fairfield, AL
- Typical home
- $93,677
- Gross yield
- —
Parrish, AL
- Typical home
- $92,330
- Gross yield
- —
Birmingham, AL
- Typical home
- $98,283
- Gross yield
- —
Birmingham, AL
- Typical home
- $98,375
- Gross yield
- 11.0%
Birmingham, AL
- Typical home
- $100,897
- Gross yield
- —
Oakman, AL
- Typical home
- $103,019
- Gross yield
- —
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