City Intelligence
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Birmingham. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
56,927
Median Home
$388K
Median Income
$79K
Zip Codes Covered
2
With a population of 56,927, Birmingham is a mid-sized AL city. Median household income is $79K with homes valued around $388K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Key housing and market metrics for Birmingham, AL. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$388K
Vacancy Rate
11.0%
Owner-Occupied
56%
Area stats for ZIP codes in Birmingham, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
35216
Area StatsPop: 38,352
Home Value: $354K
35243
Area StatsPop: 18,575
Home Value: $458K
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Schools in and around Birmingham, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Edgewood Elementary School
EPIC Alternative Elementary School
Glen Iris Elementary School
Green Valley Elementary School
Gwin Elementary School
Hall Kent Elementary School
Riverchase Elementary School
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Berry Middle School
Homewood Middle School
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Jefferson County Virtual School
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Washington K8
Homewood High School
Ramsay High School
Spain Park High School
How Birmingham stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Birmingham and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.