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Birmingham, AL — ZIP 35205

Population: 18,858 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35205 (Birmingham, AL) is $229,031 — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $329,900 after a median 87 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,049/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,031

Median home value

-2.1%

1-year change

87

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,031
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
-8.2%
5-year appreciation
+6.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.0%
All-time peak (2023-09)
$249,538
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$329,900
Median list price
$319,900
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
+14.3%
Median days on market
87 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
109
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,049/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,263/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,727/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,941/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Birmingham City, Freedom Prep Academy
Schools include
EPIC Alternative Elementary School, Ramsay High School, Washington K8, Glen Iris Elementary School, Freedom Prep Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
35th Avenue (4.3 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
159
Days with Moderate air quality
204
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
549
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
120,510
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,090

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (2 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
96
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,860 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
62.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,680
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
83.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
303,135
Average weekly wage
$1,440
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,391

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 35205State medianUS median
Median home value$229,031$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$329,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market87 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,049/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,680$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 35205?
$229,031.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35205?
$329,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35205?
Median days on market: 87 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35205?
Typical rent: $1,049/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35205?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 35205 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35205?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35205?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35205?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: 35th Avenue, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 35205?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35205 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35205?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35205?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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