ZIP Code 35217 Demographics

Jefferson County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35217 compared to county averages.

Total Population

12,630

↓ 98.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$37,220

↓ 41.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$106,200

↓ 49.2% vs county

Median Age

40.2 yrs

↓ +6.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.1%

↓ +69.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35217 compares to Jefferson County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35217 $37k Jefferson $64k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35217 $106k Jefferson $209k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

47.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$874

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35217 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$106,200
Down Payment (20%)$21,240
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$674P&I: $537 | Tax: $106 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$874
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $200/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35217, sorted by distance.

35119 2.6 mi away jefferson county 35206 3.8 mi away jefferson county 35068 4.1 mi away jefferson county 35212 4.2 mi away jefferson county 35215 4.2 mi away jefferson county 35207 4.6 mi away jefferson county 35234 5.3 mi away jefferson county 35222 5.8 mi away jefferson county

About Jefferson County

Jefferson County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 672,265. The county's median household income is $63,595 and median home value is $208,900. ZIP code 35217 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Jefferson County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.