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Fairfield, AL
City in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35064.
Population
9,728
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,808
ZIP codes
1
Fairfield and its ZIP codes
Fairfield at a glance
- Fairfield is about 28 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 72nd most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $48,456 a year, 24% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,300 (38% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,008 a month.
Local data for Fairfield, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfield, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,456
Poverty rate
32.4%
Median home value
$129,300
Median rent
$1,008/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (45), German Americans (42), Polish Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Fairfield.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,008
368,875 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.14B
FY 2026, $12,071 per person
PPP loans
$13M
333 loans, 1,582 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fairfield, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.6%
- Carpooled21.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfield, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,129
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfield, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
22.7%
U.S. 12.1% +10.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Fairfield
1 in or overlapping Fairfield. Population shown
Cities near Fairfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidfieldCity | 1.3 mi | 2.7 |
| BrightonCity | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| McDonald ChapelCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| LipscombCity | 3.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Pleasant GroveCity | 3.7 mi | 9.8 |
| EdgewaterCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| MinorCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| HomewoodCity | 6 mi | 8.3 |
| MulgaTown | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 6.7 |
| ConcordCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.4 |
| BirminghamCity | 7.3 mi | 147.1 |
| MaytownTown | 7.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Sylvan SpringsTown | 7.8 mi | 9.3 |
| HueytownCity | 8 mi | 20 |
| Vestavia HillsCity | 8.1 mi | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfield, AL in?
- Fairfield is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairfield, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairfield include 35064.
- What is the population of Fairfield, AL?
- About 9,728 people live in Fairfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfield?
- Nearby places include Midfield (1.3 mi), Brighton (3.1 mi), McDonald Chapel (3.2 mi), Lipscomb (3.2 mi), Pleasant Grove (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023