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ZIP Code 35217
Tarrant, AL, Jefferson County
Population
12,240
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
692
City
Tarrant
ZIP 35217 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35217 at a glance
- ZIP 35217 (Tarrant) is about 6.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,486, 37% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,400 (43% below Alabama) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35217
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35217, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,486
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$120,400
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
26.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
319
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,765
$711M annual payroll
PPP loans
$53.83M
487 loans
Campaign donations
$4,303
14% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35217, 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
91° / 35°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35217, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 35217
ZIP codes near 35217
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35119Gardendale | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 35068Fultondale | 3.8 mi | 12.3 |
| 35212Birmingham | 3.8 mi | 6.2 |
| 35207Birmingham | 4.1 mi | 11.6 |
| 35206Birmingham | 4.1 mi | 10.1 |
| 35215Center Point | 4.8 mi | 28.3 |
| 35234Birmingham | 5.2 mi | 3.4 |
| 35222Birmingham | 5.8 mi | 3.9 |
| 35235Birmingham | 6.6 mi | 13.5 |
| 35181Brookside | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| 35203Birmingham | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| 35210Irondale | 6.9 mi | 24.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35217?
- ZIP code 35217 is in Tarrant, AL (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 35217 in?
- ZIP code 35217 is mostly in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35217?
- About 12,240 people live in the 35217 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.