Birmingham, Alabama · ZIP 35061

Birmingham — ZIP 35061

Birmingham (35061) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Birmingham. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $101K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index52/100

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index74/100

Typical home value$101K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$101K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,858

Violent Crime

1,356

Property Crime

6,502

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

No public schools are located directly within this ZIP code.

The Schools score above is estimated from schools in nearby ZIP codes. Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Demographics

Population

1,633

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35061 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 35061 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35061 is approximately $101K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 35061 in Birmingham has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.