35068 ZIP Code — Fultondale, AL
Jefferson County, Alabama
ZIP code 35068 is located in Fultondale, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 12.25 square miles and serves a population of 8,016 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35068
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $74,066.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,016
population
12.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35068
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fultondale | Acceptable |
| Fultondale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35207 Birmingham (3.4 mi)
35217 Birmingham (3.6 mi)
35214 Birmingham (4.7 mi)
35234 Birmingham (5.1 mi)
35212 Birmingham (6.2 mi)
35204 Birmingham (6.3 mi)
35282 Birmingham (6.4 mi)
35288 Birmingham (6.4 mi)
35298 Birmingham (6.4 mi)
35287 Birmingham (6.4 mi)
35249 Birmingham (6.4 mi)
35246 Birmingham (6.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,016 |
| Population density | 654 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6122 |
| Longitude | -86.8221 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 205 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 45.1% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.3% | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
8,016
Population
654
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$74,066
Median household income
$37,985
Per capita income
$182,900
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
2,782
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
175
Under 5
193
423
5–9
464
209
10–14
230
154
15–19
169
190
20–24
209
471
25–34
516
629
35–44
690
513
45–54
564
276
55–59
303
235
60–64
258
252
65–74
277
192
75–84
211
102
85+
111
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,860 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 6,156 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,145 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.7%
Black or African American
40.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Other race
3.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,840 | 45.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,395 | 40.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 380 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 331 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 237 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 198 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 45.1% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.3% | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
1.2%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $74,066 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
26.0%
$200k–$300k
30.8%
$300k–$500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,104 |
| Owner occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter occupied | 25.9% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 77.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.7% |
| Electricity | 47.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,527 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 134 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 464 | 13.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,439 | 40.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,090 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 916 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.6% | 26.7% |
| Married | 59.1% | 44.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 17.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
13.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 73 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 52 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,064 | 50.6% |
| High school | 353 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 560 | 26.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Retail trade
12.5%
Professional & management
9.2%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Public administration
4.6%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.4% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
15.0%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 404 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 49.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.7% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,648 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 326 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 219 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 107 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,637 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 7,602 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,474 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 35 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 379 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 127 | 33.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 619 | 7.7% |
| French | 508 | 6.3% |
| Italian | 320 | 4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 39 | 0.5% |
| English | 38 | 0.5% |
| German | 16 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.5% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35068
What city is ZIP code 35068 in?
ZIP code 35068 is primarily assigned to Fultondale, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35068 in?
ZIP code 35068 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35068?
The median home value in ZIP code 35068 is $182,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 35068?
ZIP code 35068 has an estimated population of 8,016 residents, with a density of 654 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35068?
The median household income in ZIP code 35068 is $74,066, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35068 in?
ZIP code 35068 observes the CST timezone.