ZIP Code 35117

In ZIP 35117, near Birmingham, homes carry a median value of $226,600 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.59%. That combination yields an annual property tax bill of roughly $1,337. With median household income at $92,730 and per-capita income of $42,509, the tax equals about 1.4% of household earnings — a figure that leaves breathing room in most budgets. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Together, these figures paint a picture of a housing market where ownership costs stay contained against local earning power.