ZIP Code 35068
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Fultondale · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,232
- Median income
- $73,750
- Median home value
- $195,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.9%
- Land area
- 36.3 sq mi
199/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35068 in Fultondale, Alabama has a population of 7,232. The median household income is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $195,100, 30% below the US average. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.3 square miles in Fultondale, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,232 residents, producing a population density of 199 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35068 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35068 sits at $73,750 (21% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,768. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $195,100 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,274 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35068 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,768
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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