The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35180 sells for about $234,900, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are down 2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $856 a month.
ZIP 35180
The 35180 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price correction, with the median sale price at $272,000 reflecting a 2% year-over-year decline. Despite this, the market remains somewhat competitive with a 98.2% sale-to-list ratio, suggesting that well-priced homes continue to move steadily. Inventory levels are moderate, and the area remains an attractive, affordable option for commuters working in the Birmingham metro.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options within reach of Birmingham while maintaining a suburban, semi-rural lifestyle.
Median prices moved down 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.7% · poverty 12.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 35180, 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.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Jefferson County School District, with performance ratings varying by specific campus.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity common to Northern Alabama.
Growth is driven by its proximity to the Birmingham metropolitan area, serving as a residential hub for commuters with ongoing suburban development.
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.
Residents primarily commute via I-65, which provides a direct corridor south into the Birmingham employment core.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Black Warrior River for outdoor recreation, with basic retail and dining options located along the main highway corridors.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and smaller apartment complexes, with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from local workers.
The local economy is largely supported by retail, local government, and services, with many residents employed in the broader Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan area.
The area is served by I-65, which acts as the primary transit artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and highway-adjacent commercial retail.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson County property taxes and the Jefferson County School District levy.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common to the state.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 35180 profiles.
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.
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- Trussville Playstation4.119.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.318.8 mi
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- BINGO MAGIC (MR. BINGO)4.318.3 mi
- Spare Time Trussville4.419 mi
- Trussville Playstation4.119.5 mi
- Alabama State Fair3.820 mi
- Ferus Artisan Ales4.519.5 mi
- Iron City Billiards4.619.1 mi
- Rickwood Caverns State Park4.63.7 mi
- Celebration Park4.713 mi
- Southern Museum of Flight4.718.9 mi
- Smith Lake Dam4.617.3 mi
- Swann Covered Bridge - West side4.718.3 mi
- The Historic Bethel Baptist Church4.818.9 mi
- Birmingham Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls520 mi
- Rickwood Caverns State Park4.63.7 mi
- Turkey Creek Nature Preserve4.611.7 mi
- Turkey Creek Falls4.711.8 mi
- Traditions Park at Hayden4.53.5 mi
- Celebration Park4.713 mi
- Trident Marina4.618.9 mi
- Duskin Point Marina4.620 mi
- Smith Lake Marina-The Gateway to Lewis Smith Lake4.419.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Magnolia City Place4.611.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.212 mi
- Dollar General44.7 mi
- Dollar General42.5 mi
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport4.318.7 mi
- Birmingham Airport Authority4.618.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local recreational space for community events and outdoor activities.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating.
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 $272,000 (15.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.