ZIP Code 35071
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Gardendale · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 15,661
- Median income
- $82,074
- Median home value
- $261,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.4%
- Land area
- 147.7 sq mi
106/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Chicago
ZIP code 35071 in Gardendale, Alabama has a population of 15,661. The median household income is $82,074, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $261,600, 6% below the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.7 square miles in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 15,661 residents, producing a population density of 106 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 35071 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35071 sits at $82,074 (35% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $43,223. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $261,600 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,264 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35071 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 35071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35071.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 35071, Gardendale, 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
15,661
Population
147.7
Area (sq mi)
106
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35071?
39.5
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
1.1%
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?
$82,074
Median Household Income
+35% vs state
$43,223
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,280
Total Housing Units
6,865
Occupied Units
415
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,600
Median Home Value
+48% vs state
$1,264
Median Rent
1986
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35071 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 137 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 150 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 176 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 178 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 190 |
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 433 business establishments in ZIP 35071, employing approximately 5,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,063,000.
433
Businesses
5,300
Employees
$206.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 45 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.3% |
| Information | 9 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
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 35071 vs 35117 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35117 | Mount Olive, AL | 5,367 | 3.8 mi |
| 35116 | Morris, AL | 4,240 | 4.8 mi |
| 35068 | Fultondale, AL | 7,232 | 6.8 mi |
| 35091 | Kimberly, AL | 2,719 | 6.0 mi |
| 35180 | Warrior, AL | 13,794 | 8.4 mi |
| 35119 | New Castle, AL | 116 | 5.9 mi |
| 35139 | Sayre, AL | 150 | 7.3 mi |
| 35036 | Brookside, AL | 297 | 6.1 mi |
| 35207 | Birmingham, AL | 9,010 | 9.7 mi |
| 35214 | Birmingham, AL | 19,592 | 9.3 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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