City

Fairfield, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥9,929Population
💰$48,581Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂30.3Median Age
🏠$119,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.4% Female 57.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 90.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White6.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Black90.8%
Asian0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty27.5% ▲ 175% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,914 (32.8%)
Some College796 (13.7%)
Associates985 (16.9%)
Bachelors670 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,438 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College13.7%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59%Renter: 41%Tenure
Owner59.0%
Renter41.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,581 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$119,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$997/mo
Total Housing Units4,776
Vacant Units1,008

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
53%
About Fairfield, AL

Fairfield is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,929 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.3 years.

Economically, Fairfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,581 is below the national average. Approximately 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $997 per month.

The population of Fairfield is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (90.81%).

Fairfield, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Fairfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35064 9,929 $48,581 $119,900 $997 5.7% 36.2% 59.0%