ZIP 35221 — Housing & Real Estate

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35221 in Birmingham city, AL, a household would need roughly $20,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $466. That sits below the local median household income ($39,750), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.