What to know about ZIP 35261
ZIP code 35261 covers ZIP 35261 with a population of about 2,624.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BIRMINGHAM (ANN & TUSC) media market.
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ZIP Code 35261 — 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
2,624
Density
N/A
Median income
$37,568
-50% vs US avg
Home value
$84,800
-76% vs US avg
Median rent
$745
-36% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35261
Income and economy in ZIP 35261
Median household income in ZIP 35261 is about $37,568 — about 50% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.9%; unemployment rate near 12.0%; 11.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Public administration; about 3.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.3 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 35261
Median home value is about $84,800 — about 76% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $745 (about 36% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 48.9% (about 16.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35261, a household would need roughly $23,000 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 $545. That sits below the local median household income ($37,568), 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.