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ZIP Code 35071
Gardendale, AL, Jefferson County
Population
17,288
Land area
57.7sq mi
People per sq mi
300
City
Gardendale
ZIP 35071 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35071 at a glance
- ZIP 35071 (Gardendale) is about 3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,074, 28% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,600 (25% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,264 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35071
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35071, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,074
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$261,600
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,264/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
25.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
433
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,300
$206M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.01M
454 loans
Campaign donations
$74.68K
4% D, 77% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35071, 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
90° / 31°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35071, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 35071
ZIP codes near 35071
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35116Morris | 3.7 mi | 22.5 |
| 35117Mount Olive | 4.9 mi | 29.1 |
| 35119Gardendale | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| 35091Kimberly | 6 mi | 7.8 |
| 35181Brookside | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| 35068Fultondale | 6.7 mi | 12.3 |
| 35036Brookside | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| 35217Tarrant | 7.6 mi | 17.7 |
| 35180Warrior | 7.8 mi | 85.3 |
| 35215Center Point | 8.5 mi | 28.3 |
| 35073Graysville | 9.1 mi | 29.5 |
| 35214Forestdale | 9.5 mi | 24.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35071?
- ZIP code 35071 is in Gardendale, AL (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 35071 in?
- ZIP code 35071 is mostly in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35071?
- About 17,288 people live in the 35071 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.