What to know about ZIP 35021
ZIP code 35021 covers ZIP 35021 with a population of about 2,828.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 45.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BIRMINGHAM (ANN & TUSC) media market.
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ZIP Code 35021 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,828
Density
N/A
Median income
$33,107
-56% vs US avg
Home value
$75,400
-78% vs US avg
Median rent
$605
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35021
Income and economy in ZIP 35021
Median household income in ZIP 35021 is about $33,107 — about 56% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 39.5%; unemployment rate near 10.3%; 6.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Transportation, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 0.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 35021
Median home value is about $75,400 — about 78% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $605 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 56.5% (about 8.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35021, a household would need roughly $21,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $484. That sits below the local median household income ($33,107), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.