Fultondale, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35068
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,232
- 199/sq mi High-density area
- $73,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $195,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fultondale pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 199
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35068 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 35068 (Fultondale, AL) rose +15.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.8 in 2023 to 227.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35068 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fultondale, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 7,232 residents across 36.3 square miles, a density of 199 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35068 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,750 (21% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,768. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $195,100 (10% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,274; 67.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35068 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 35068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fultondale, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35068.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 35068, Fultondale, 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
7,232
Population
36.3
Area (sq mi)
199
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35068?
38.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
3.9%
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?
$73,750
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$38,768
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35068 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Fultondale, 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)
$73,750 Top 22% higher than 78% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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
3,879housing units
3,879
Total Housing Units
3,702
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,100
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,274
Median Rent
1994
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
+15.0%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35068 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 141 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 161 |
| 2022 | +7.6% | 173 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 198 |
| 2024 | +15.0% | 228 |
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 165 business establishments in ZIP 35068, employing approximately 2,439 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,709,000.
165
Businesses
2,439
Employees
$74.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 38 | 23.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 22.4% |
| Construction | 18 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.8% |
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 35068 vs 35207 →
ZIP 35068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
19,592 residents
- 35071
Gardendale (35071)
15,661 residents
- 35217
Birmingham (35217)
13,729 residents
- 35204
Birmingham (35204)
10,337 residents
- 35207
Birmingham (35207)
9,010 residents
- 35068 7,232
Fultondale (35068)
7,232 residents
- 35234 6,311
Birmingham (35234)
6,311 residents
- 35203 3,798
Birmingham (35203)
3,798 residents
- 35254 1,403
Birmingham (35254)
1,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35068 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35071
Gardendale (35071)
$82,074 median income
- 35068
Fultondale (35068)
$73,750 median income
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
$56,383 median income
- 35203
Birmingham (35203)
$47,434 median income
- 35217
Birmingham (35217)
$40,486 median income
- 35204
Birmingham (35204)
$35,420 median income
- 35207 $31,486
Birmingham (35207)
$31,486 median income
- 35234 $26,831
Birmingham (35234)
$26,831 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35068 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35207 | Birmingham, AL | 9,010 | 2.9 mi |
| 35217 | Birmingham, AL | 13,729 | 4.1 mi |
| 35214 | Birmingham, AL | 19,592 | 4.1 mi |
| 35119 | New Castle, AL | 116 | 4.2 mi |
| 35204 | Birmingham, AL | 10,337 | 5.9 mi |
| 35234 | Birmingham, AL | 6,311 | 4.9 mi |
| 35203 | Birmingham, AL | 3,798 | 6.3 mi |
| 35071 | Gardendale, AL | 15,661 | 6.8 mi |
| 35254 | Birmingham, AL | 1,403 | 6.5 mi |
| 35036 | Brookside, AL | 297 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35068, 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 (7,232 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 35068 in?
ZIP code 35068 (Fultondale) 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 35068?
ZIP code 35068 in Fultondale, AL has a population of 7,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35068?
The median household income in ZIP 35068 is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35068?
The median home value in ZIP 35068 is $195,100, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35068 is White at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35068?
ZIP code 35068 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 2,439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35068 are: Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (37), Construction (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35068 increased by 15.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 35068?
In ZIP code 35068, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 35068?
In ZIP code 35068, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35068 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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