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Birmingham, AL — ZIP 35206

Population: 15,621 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35206 (Birmingham, AL) is $104,239 — down 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $150,000 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,123/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 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$104,239

Median home value

-3.4%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$104,239
1-year appreciation
-3.4%
3-year appreciation
-14.5%
5-year appreciation
-7.4%
10-year appreciation
+85.1%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$133,487
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$150,000
Median list price
$142,400
Median price per sqft
$84
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
73 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,123/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$930/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
i3 Academy, Birmingham City
Schools include
i3 Academy Phase 2, Barrett Elementary School, Christian School, Robinson Elementary School, Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School

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)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
35th Avenue (5.1 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
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
73
Days with Moderate air quality
272
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
255

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
95
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
91,366
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,510

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (7 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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
1,958
Housing built before 1970
73.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.6%
Median annual property tax
$854
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
302,417
Average weekly wage
$1,330
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,338

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

How it compares

ZIP 35206State medianUS median
Median home value$104,239$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$150,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market60 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,123/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$854$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 35206?
$104,239.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35206?
$150,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35206?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35206?
Typical rent: $1,123/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35206?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 35206 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35206?
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 35206?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35206?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35206?
5 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35206 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35206?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35206?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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