PlainZIP

Trussville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35173

Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,176
153/sq mi
$117,105
Median income
$345,300
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trussville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
153
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35173 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35173 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, with 25,176 residents across 164.4 square miles, a density of 153 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35173 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,105 (92% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $49,499. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $345,300 (95% above the state average) with median rent at $1,237 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 35173 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 35173

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trussville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35173.

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 35173, Trussville, 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

25,176

Population

164.4

Area (sq mi)

153

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35173?

40.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 10.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$117,105

Median Household Income

+92% vs state

$49,499

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35173 ranks nationally

Trussville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,105 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,880

Total Housing Units

11,364

Occupied Units

516

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$345,300

Median Home Value

+95% vs state

$1,237

Median Rent

1998

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35173 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 144
2021 +8.9% 157
2022 +16.2% 182
2023 +3.3% 188
2024 +4.6% 196

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 628 business establishments in ZIP 35173, employing approximately 7,699 people with a combined annual payroll of $390,066,000.

628

Businesses

7,699

Employees

$390.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 83 13.2%
Retail trade 80 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 74 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 60 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 55 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 6.2%
Wholesale trade 37 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 5.7%
Finance and insurance 35 5.6%
Manufacturing 24 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.3%
Information 4 0.6%

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 35173 vs 35235 →

ZIP 35173 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 35173 ranks #2 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 35173 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 35173 ranks the highest 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
35235 Birmingham, AL 19,484 5.2 mi
35004 Moody, AL 10,427 5.1 mi
35112 Margaret, AL 801 6.0 mi
35094 Leeds, AL 14,212 9.0 mi
35215 Birmingham, AL 46,951 8.1 mi
35120 Odenville, AL 13,842 8.2 mi
35126 Pinson, AL 21,725 7.6 mi
35210 Birmingham, AL 13,952 9.3 mi
35206 Birmingham, AL 17,177 10.3 mi
35146 Springville, AL 10,948 12.6 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 Trussville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35173 in? ▼
ZIP code 35173 (Trussville) 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 35173? ▼
ZIP code 35173 in Trussville, AL has a population of 25,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35173? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35173 is $117,105, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35173? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35173 is $345,300, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35173? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35173 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35173? ▼
ZIP code 35173 has 628 business establishments employing approximately 7,699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35173? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35173 are: Construction (83), Retail trade (80), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35173? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35173 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 35173? ▼
In ZIP code 35173, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35173? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35173 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35173? ▼
In ZIP code 35173, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35173? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35173 is 2.6% 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.