What to know about ZIP 35231
ZIP code 35231 covers ZIP 35231 with a population of about 2,644.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.9 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the BIRMINGHAM (ANN & TUSC) media market.
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ZIP Code 35231 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,644
Density
N/A
Median income
$37,390
-50% vs US avg
Home value
$106,500
-69% vs US avg
Median rent
$818
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35231
Income and economy in ZIP 35231
Median household income in ZIP 35231 is about $37,390 — about 50% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 38.3%; unemployment rate near 3.7%; 24.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 9.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Healthcare; about 6.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 35231
Median home value is about $106,500 — about 69% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $818 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 57.0% (about 8.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35231, a household would need roughly $29,000 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 $684. That sits below the local median household income ($37,390), 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.