Jefferson County, AL

Jefferson County lies north of Birmingham and contains some of Alabama’s most iconic sights—the Vulcan statue being one example. The county also features numerous historical sites related to civil rights as well its railroad history that dates back over 150 years ago. In addition, Jefferson offers a wide variety of outdoor attractions such as zoos, lakes, and hiking trails that offer insight into the area's unique wildlife ecosystem. Mid-sized city - North-central Alabama, about 300 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

State: Alabama
County: Jefferson County
Metro Area: Birmingham-Hoover
City: Birmingham, Hoover, 43 total

Zip Codes: 35215, 35216, 35226, 35244, 35209, 35173, 35020, 35211, 35023, 35126, 56 total
Cost of Living: -13.0% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 618 ft above sea level

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Pros
Arts and culture
Diversifying economy
Mild winters

Cons
Air service
Crime rates
Summer heat and humidity

What Bert Has To Say About Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area

Birmingham is one of the South’s most misunderstood cities. A former steel and manufacturing center once known as the “Pittsburgh of the South,” Birmingham is still thought by many outsiders to combine the grittiness of this legacy with some of the other more unsavory images of the old South. But the truth is far different: Birmingham has experienced a major economic turnaround, and while not quite as far along as noted Southern stars like Charlotte, Raleigh Durham and Atlanta, the area has come a long way.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 3.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jefferson County jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Jefferson County's cost of living is 13.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Jefferson County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Jefferson County, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Jefferson county remained strongly Democratic, 55.8% to 42.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Jefferson County's population is 672,550 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Jefferson County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.4%.

SCHOOLS

Jefferson County public schools spend $10,933 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.4 students per teacher in Jefferson County. More Education

jefferson Rankings

#1	2005 High Gas Prices
#2	Most Congested Cities
#3	Worst Cities for Respiratory Infections
#3	Best Block Party Places
#4	Hypertension Hot Spots

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Housing Market in jefferson

It's a good time to buy in Jefferson. Home Appreciation is up 13.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Jefferson is .

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ZIP CODES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL

35215, 35216, 35226, 35244, 35209, 35173, 35020, 35211, 35023, 35126, 56 total

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