Cheapest and most expensive ZIP codes in Alabama
Typical home values for 510 Alabama ZIP codes with Zillow data (2026-09). Click a ZIP for its price trend and market stats.
10 most affordable ZIP codes
| ZIP | City | County | Typical value | 6-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36610 | Prichard | Mobile County | $36,360 | -1.6% |
| 36105 | Montgomery | Montgomery County | $43,655 | -1.9% |
| 36110 | Montgomery | Montgomery County | $50,117 | -4.0% |
| 36925 | York | Sumter County | $50,494 | -0.4% |
| 35207 | Birmingham | Jefferson County | $57,575 | -3.4% |
| 36104 | Montgomery | Montgomery County | $57,872 | -5.6% |
| 35221 | Birmingham | Jefferson County | $58,262 | -0.9% |
| 36703 | Selma | Dallas County | $58,513 | -3.3% |
| 36201 | West End-Cobb Town | Calhoun County | $60,205 | -8.0% |
| 36617 | Mobile | Mobile County | $60,444 | +1.5% |
10 most expensive ZIP codes
| ZIP | City | County | Typical value | 6-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35223 | Mountain Brook | Jefferson County | $913,628 | +2.8% |
| 35213 | Mountain Brook | Jefferson County | $881,123 | +4.8% |
| 36561 | Orange Beach | Baldwin County | $683,648 | -0.1% |
| 36861 | Jacksons Gap | Tallapoosa County | $621,954 | +0.9% |
| 35243 | Vestavia Hills | Jefferson County | $584,129 | +2.6% |
| 36026 | Equality | Coosa County | $578,616 | +2.1% |
| 35242 | Birmingham | Shelby County | $565,170 | +1.7% |
| 35053 | Crane Hill | Cullman County | $538,833 | +1.8% |
| 35209 | Homewood | Jefferson County | $536,460 | +4.3% |
| 36853 | Dadeville | Tallapoosa County | $520,948 | -1.0% |
What these numbers mean for Alabama buyers
The most expensive Alabama ZIP code in this list has a typical home value 25.1 times the cheapest. The middle ZIP code is at $199,625. 354 of 510 ZIP codes are below the statewide typical value of $238,614.
Over the last six months, typical values rose in 334 of 510 ZIP codes and fell or held steady in 176.
Down payment at different price points
At the cheapest ZIP's typical value, a 3.5% down payment is $1,273 and 20% is $7,272. At the middle ZIP's value, the same down payments are $6,987 and $39,925. Add roughly 2% to 5% for closing costs.
Before you choose a ZIP code, compare Alabama property and transfer taxes and check Alabama first-time buyer programs, which can lower the cash you need.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid-tier, by ZIP. ZIPs without their own Zillow series are excluded. 6-month change = last six monthly readings.
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