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Area data

Birmingham, AL — ZIP 35229

Population: 2,792 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,580/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
95

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (4 mi)
Nearest airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Avg hospital rating
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
96
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Employment & development

Total county employment
302,417
Average weekly wage
$1,330
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,338

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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