ZIP Code 35207

ZIP code 35207, in the Birmingham area, sits squarely in working-class territory. Households here earn a median of $31,486, and per-capita income reaches $18,998 — figures that leave little slack in most monthly budgets. Homes are valued at a median of $80,300, and the county's 0.59% effective property tax rate keeps annual bills on the lower end. Sales tax is another matter: at 10.00% combined, everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium. That mix — low property taxes paired with a steep sales levy — means the cost of living here leans on consumption rather than ownership.