City

Fultondale, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥8,437Population
💰$70,159Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$188,400Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.6%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 43%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White48.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black43.0%
Asian0.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma187 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,359 (25.3%)
Some College638 (11.9%)
Associates1,055 (19.7%)
Bachelors495 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree1,628 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College11.9%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,159 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$188,400 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,180/mo
Total Housing Units3,970
Vacant Units137

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Fultondale, AL

Fultondale is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,437 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Fultondale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,159 is near the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fultondale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,180 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fultondale is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Fultondale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35068 8,437 $70,159 $188,400 $1,180 4.0% 39.6% 68.2%