Question 1

Is 35023 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 35023 in Hueytown has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Hueytown city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 35023 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 35023?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 35023 has a school score of 59/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data. Schools in and near 35023 perform below state averages on math and reading assessments — proficiency rates trail both the Hueytown district median and the national baseline. For families prioritizing school quality, comparing individual school ratings in the Full School Report and reviewing each school's state report card before making location decisions is strongly recommended. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 35023?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 35023 is approximately $195K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 35023 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 35023 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 35023 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 35023 has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100, placing it in the moderate range for Hueytown. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 60/100, 35023 scores similarly to the middle tier of Hueytown neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Oak Grove Elementary School	PK–05	576	57%	51%
Concord Elementary School	KG–05	400	57%	57%
Hueytown Intermediate School	KG–05	527	35%	40%
Hueytown Primary School	PK–02	601	32%	37%
Hueytown High School	09–12	1,200	30%	35%
Oak Grove High School	06–12	777	29%	39%
Hueytown Middle School	06–08	755	20%	29%

— ZIP 35023

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