PlainZIP

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
$48,692
Median income
$129,100
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,989. Poverty here runs at 31.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Median home value sits at $129,100 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,008 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 35064 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35064?

30.3

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 6.4%
African American 91.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$24,989

Per Capita Income

31.9%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35064 ranks nationally

Fairfield, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,692 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,798

Total Housing Units

3,787

Occupied Units

1,011

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.5%
Renter 40.5%

$129,100

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35064 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35064 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

35215 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 46,951
35216 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 36,408
35244 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 32,390
35226 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 31,471
35209 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 29,544
35020 standard
Bessemer, AL
Pop: 27,139

Related Areas

Jefferson County Fairfield, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.