Fairfield, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35064
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,458
- 1,078/sq mi High-density area
- $48,692
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,078
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35064 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35064 (Fairfield, AL) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 151.3 in 2023 to 166.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35064 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 11,458 residents across 10.6 square miles, a density of 1,078 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35064 reports a modest median household income of $48,692 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,989. The poverty rate is 31.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,100 (27% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $1,008; owner occupancy is 59.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35064 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 35064
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35064.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35064, Fairfield, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,458
Population
10.6
Area (sq mi)
1,078
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35064?
30.3
Median Age
42.1%
Male
57.9%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,692
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$24,989
Per Capita Income
31.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35064 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Fairfield, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,692 30th percentile higher than 30% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,798housing units
4,798
Total Housing Units
3,787
Occupied Units
1,011
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,100
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,008
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
166
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+66%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35064 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +18.1% | 132 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 140 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 155 |
| 2023 | -2.4% | 151 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 166 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 131 business establishments in ZIP 35064, employing approximately 2,550 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,962,000.
131
Businesses
2,550
Employees
$158.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35064 vs 35228 →
ZIP 35064 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35020
Bessemer (35020)
27,139 residents
- 35211
Birmingham (35211)
26,236 residents
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
14,855 residents
- 35064
Fairfield (35064)
11,458 residents
- 35228 10,419
Birmingham (35228)
10,419 residents
- 35127 10,099
Pleasant Grove (35127)
10,099 residents
- 35218 7,353
Birmingham (35218)
7,353 residents
- 35224 6,094
Birmingham (35224)
6,094 residents
- 35221 4,834
Birmingham (35221)
4,834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35064 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35064 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35127
Pleasant Grove (35127)
$70,317 median income
- 35061
Dolomite (35061)
$69,432 median income
- 35228
Birmingham (35228)
$50,815 median income
- 35064
Fairfield (35064)
$48,692 median income
- 35224
Birmingham (35224)
$42,639 median income
- 35208
Birmingham (35208)
$38,561 median income
- 35020
Bessemer (35020)
$35,362 median income
- 35211
Birmingham (35211)
$34,884 median income
- 35221
Birmingham (35221)
$33,472 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35064 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 10,419 | 1.4 mi |
| 35061 | Dolomite, AL | 1,465 | 2.1 mi |
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 4,834 | 2.2 mi |
| 35218 | Birmingham, AL | 7,353 | 2.7 mi |
| 35208 | Birmingham, AL | 14,855 | 2.8 mi |
| 35224 | Birmingham, AL | 6,094 | 3.3 mi |
| 35127 | Pleasant Grove, AL | 10,099 | 3.4 mi |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 26,236 | 3.3 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 4.6 mi |
| 35020 | Bessemer, AL | 27,139 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35064, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,458 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35064 in?
ZIP code 35064 (Fairfield) is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35064?
ZIP code 35064 in Fairfield, AL has a population of 11,458 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35064?
The median household income in ZIP 35064 is $48,692, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35064?
The median home value in ZIP 35064 is $129,100, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35064?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35064 is African American at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35064?
ZIP code 35064 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 2,550 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35064?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35064 are: Retail trade (30), Other services (except public administration) (23), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35064?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35064 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35064?
In ZIP code 35064, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35064?
In ZIP code 35064, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35064?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35064 is 31.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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