According to Insider, Alabama's poorest Zip code is 35203, which encompasses portions of downtown Birmingham. In 2016, the median household income of residents of 35203 was $15,329.

Alabama's other super ZIP is immediately adjacent to that one. In the 35213 ZIP code, the median household income is $94,302, and 76 percent of adults are college graduates. The 35213 ZIP scored a 96.

According to Niche, the Top 10 Best Alabama ZIP Codes to Live in are: 35758 — Madison and Huntsville 35226 — Hoover, Birmingham, Vestavia and Homewood 35801 — Huntsville 35244 — Hoover, Pelham, Wine ...

Home value appreciation in ZIP code 35741 was comparable to the No. 3 ZIP code: 32.3% over five years, from $369,095 in February 2020 to $488,385 in February 2025.