The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35022 sells for about $269,625, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 69 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,175 a month.
ZIP 35022
The 35022 housing market shows modest price appreciation of 3.3% year-over-year with a median sale price of $314,742. While the market is somewhat competitive, elevated vacancy rates and structural price disparities compared to neighboring ZIPs suggest a cautious outlook for potential buyers and investors.
This ZIP is suited for experienced real estate investors and buyers seeking affordable entry points, though it carries structural risks that require careful due diligence.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 69 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.9% · poverty 12.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 35022, 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.
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 area exhibits elevated vacancy rates of approximately 8.4%, which may signal weakening demand in the local rental market.
The local economy is influenced by the broader Birmingham metropolitan area, with industrial and service-sector employment serving as primary drivers.
Data sourced from Repit.org and Census Reporter profiles for the ZCTA.
- Topgolf Birmingham418.8 mi
- Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure4.46.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Birmingham4.110.9 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park Birmingham Amusement Park in Pelham, Alabama4.39.6 mi
- Activate Games4.913.2 mi
- Hoover Metropolitan Complex4.67.3 mi
- Topgolf Birmingham418.8 mi
- Coca-Cola Amphitheater4.219 mi
- Legacy Arena4.618.4 mi
- Protective Stadium4.518.7 mi
- Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure4.46.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Birmingham4.110.9 mi
- AMC Patton Creek 154.110.3 mi
- Red Mountain Park4.812.2 mi
- Veterans Park4.710.5 mi
- McWane Science Center4.718 mi
- Vulcan Park and Museum4.717 mi
- Birmingham Museum of Art4.818.3 mi
- Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark4.718.8 mi
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute4.617.8 mi
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park4.75.8 mi
- Red Mountain Park4.812.2 mi
- Veterans Park4.710.5 mi
- Moss Rock Preserve4.89.5 mi
- Aldridge Gardens4.811.9 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley4.310.2 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge4.58.6 mi
- Ballantrae Golf Club4.512.1 mi
- Bent Brook4.52.6 mi
- Oak Mountain Golf Course3.912.1 mi
- Riverchase Galleria4.310.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.211.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Hoover Place4.611.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.110.3 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.67.7 mi
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport4.322.4 mi
- Birmingham Airport Authority4.622.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%). Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $314,742 (16.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.