What to know about ZIP 35056
ZIP code 35056 covers ZIP 35056 with a population of about 4,710.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BIRMINGHAM (ANN & TUSC) media market.
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ZIP Code 35056 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,710
Density
N/A
Median income
$38,918
-48% vs US avg
Home value
$185,800
-47% vs US avg
Median rent
$468
-60% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35056
Income and economy in ZIP 35056
Median household income in ZIP 35056 is about $38,918 — about 48% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 29.7%; unemployment rate near 2.4%; 25.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 1.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.8 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 35056
Median home value is about $185,800 — about 47% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $468 (about 60% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 53.5% (about 11.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35056, a household would need roughly $51,000 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 $1,194. That is about 31% above the local median household income ($38,918), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.