ZIP Code 35222

In ZIP code 35222, on the eastern side of Birmingham, households bring in a median of $84,066 a year, with per-capita income reaching $63,877. Homes here carry a median value of $399,800, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.59% means annual taxes on such a home run well below what many metro areas charge. That leaves breathing room for other expenses, though the 10.00% combined sales tax adds to everyday purchases. Budgeting around Birmingham means weighing a solid earnings base against housing costs near $400,000 and one of the higher sales tax rates anywhere.