PlainZIP

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
$73,750
Median income
$195,100
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fultondale pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,768. Local economic indicators show a 13.9% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $195,100 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,274 a month; 67.6% of 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35068, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35068?

38.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.2%
African American 43.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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

How ZIP 35068 ranks nationally

Fultondale, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,750 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$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 35068 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 35068 ranks #6 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 35068 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 35068 ranks #2 of 8 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
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

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 Fultondale, AL Alabama

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.

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