What to know about ZIP 35259
ZIP code 35259 covers ZIP 35259 with a population of about 5,923.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BIRMINGHAM (ANN & TUSC) media market.
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ZIP Code 35259 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Upper Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,923
Density
N/A
Median income
$108,852
+45% vs US avg
Home value
$621,400
+79% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,518
+31% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35259
Income and economy in ZIP 35259
Median household income in ZIP 35259 is about $108,852 — about 45% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.0%; unemployment rate near 1.0%; 69.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 36.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Education; about 9.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.6 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 35259
Median home value is about $621,400 — about 79% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,518 (about 31% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 71.1% (about 5.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35259, a household would need roughly $171,000 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 $3,992. That is about 57% above the local median household income ($108,852), 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.