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Birmingham, AL — ZIP 35234

Population: 3,879 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35234 (Birmingham, AL) is $94,103 — down 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $112,426 after a median 120 days on market. Typical rent runs $903/month. 1 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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$94,103

Median home value

-7.5%

1-year change

120

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$94,103
1-year appreciation
-7.5%
3-year appreciation
-15.6%
5-year appreciation
-4.1%
10-year appreciation
+134.3%
All-time peak (2023-08)
$111,734
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
$112,426
Median list price
$124,500
Median price per sqft
$62
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
120 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
93.7%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
-1.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Typical rent
$903/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Norwood Elementary 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
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 (1.2 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
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.5 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
15.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
398
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
102,114
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,931

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) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (3 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
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
88
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
1,956
Housing built before 1970
75.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.5%
Median annual property tax
$697
Households with broadband internet
43.9%

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 35234State medianUS median
Median home value$94,103$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$112,426$247,500$325,000
Median days on market120 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$903/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$697$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 35234?
$94,103.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35234?
$112,426.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35234?
Median days on market: 120 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35234?
Typical rent: $903/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35234?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35234?
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 35234?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35234?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: 35th Avenue, 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 35234?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35234 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35234?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35234?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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