The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35211 sells for about $109,900, or $83 per square foot.
Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,030 a month.
ZIP 35211
The 35211 housing market is characterized by a low median listing price of approximately $110,000 and a median rent of $1,200. Market activity is driven by entry-level inventory, though specific metrics like year-over-year price changes and sales counts for this specific ZIP are not currently published.
This area is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors looking for entry-level housing opportunities in the Birmingham market.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 33.8% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 35211, Jefferson County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Birmingham City School District, which includes several elementary schools such as Hemphill and West End Academy.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala.
The ZIP code is located in Birmingham, providing access to major local thoroughfares for commuting to the city's employment core.
The area features local parks and community facilities within the Birmingham city limits.
The rental market shows a median asking rent of approximately $1,200 per month.
The economy is tied to the broader Birmingham metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, education, and service-sector employers.
The area is served by Birmingham's regional road network.
Parcels are served by the Birmingham City School District.
Data sourced from United States Zip Codes and ACS estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Topgolf Birmingham46.5 mi
- Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure4.48.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Birmingham4.16 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park Birmingham Amusement Park in Pelham, Alabama4.38.4 mi
- Activate Games4.94.5 mi
- Barber Motorsports Park4.915.7 mi
- Hoover Metropolitan Complex4.67.7 mi
- Topgolf Birmingham46.5 mi
- Birmingham Race Course Casino3.714.8 mi
- Coca-Cola Amphitheater4.26.7 mi
- Birmingham Zoo4.25.7 mi
- Oak Mountain State Park4.811.1 mi
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens4.86.1 mi
- McWane Science Center4.75.7 mi
- Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure4.48.8 mi
- Barber Motorsports Park4.915.7 mi
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum4.915.7 mi
- McWane Science Center4.75.7 mi
- Vulcan Park and Museum4.75.1 mi
- Birmingham Museum of Art4.86 mi
- Oak Mountain State Park4.811.1 mi
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens4.86.1 mi
- Railroad Park Foundation4.75.2 mi
- Red Mountain Park4.80.4 mi
- Veterans Park4.79.2 mi
- Topgolf Birmingham46.5 mi
- Avondale Brewing Company4.57.5 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley4.32.2 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge4.54 mi
- Highland Park Golf Course4.36.7 mi
- Riverchase Galleria4.35.8 mi
- The Summit Birmingham4.58 mi
- Publix Super Market at 20 Midtown4.55.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Edgemont Town Center4.53 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.25.2 mi
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport4.310.2 mi
- Birmingham Airport Authority4.610.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Public elementary school serving the local community.
Public school located within the ZIP code.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).