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.

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.

Alabama's nicest ZIP code is on par with Norway, the country that has the highest quality of life in the world. (Photo from Wikimedia Commons, user Hesse1309) ...

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 ...