ZIP Code 35173
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Trussville · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 25,176
- Median income
- $117,105
- Median home value
- $345,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 164.4 sq mi
153/sq mi
▲ 54% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Chicago
ZIP code 35173 in Trussville, Alabama has a population of 25,176. The median household income is $117,105, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $345,300, 24% above the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35173 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.4 square miles in Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 25,176 residents, producing a population density of 153 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 35173 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35173 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 35173 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35173 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 35173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35173.
- Construction
Construction
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 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 35173, Trussville, 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
25,176
Population
164.4
Area (sq mi)
153
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35173?
40.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.0%
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?
$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
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?
11,880
Total Housing Units
11,364
Occupied Units
516
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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