ZIP Code 35226

In ZIP 35226, near Birmingham, households bring in a median of $124,516 a year, while per-capita income sits at $57,371. That earnings level supports a median home value of $411,000, and the county's 0.59% effective property tax rate means the annual tax bill stays contained. A combined sales tax of 9.50% applies to purchases, so everyday spending carries a bit more weight than the income figures alone might imply. With roughly $57,371 per person across the area, there's enough earning power to cover housing costs and absorb the sales tax without straining the household budget.