Fultondale, AL 35068 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Fultondale, AL—35068

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$232,000

2.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$70,200

21.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

14.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.2%

Median Rent

$1,900

18.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$946

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$850

29.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

6.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Fultondale, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Fultondale, AL is $232,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.1%. This indicates that home prices in Fultondale, AL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$232,000	2.1%
Single Family	$232,000	1.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Fultondale, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fultondale, AL is $1,780, with a year-over-year rent change of 18.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fultondale, AL is 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $850, 3-bedrooms: $1,820, 4-bedrooms: $2,050. The most common rental property sizes in Fultondale, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.8% and 30.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,900	$1,780
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$946	$1,020
2 Bed Rent	$850	$850
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,820
4 Bed Rent	$2,060	$2,050

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

22.1%

2 Bedrooms

41.8%

3 Bedrooms

30.3%

4 Bedrooms

4.1%

5+ Bedrooms

1.6%

Property Listings — Fultondale, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fultondale, AL is 57. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$278,000	10.0%
Listing Count	82	112.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	112.0%
Days on Market	76	14.0%

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Demographics — Fultondale, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fultondale, AL has a population of 8,440, which has increased by 4.5% over the past 5 years. Fultondale, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	8,440	4.5%
% Under 18	23.2%	5.0%
% Seniors	15.9%	6.0%
% WFH	16.5%	1,400.0%
% w/ College Degree	30.2%	28.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fultondale, AL is a predominantly white area, with 48.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 23.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fultondale, AL is black, making up 43.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.9% of the population in Fultondale, AL, and this percentage has decreased by 53.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	48.6%	-23.1%
% Black	43.0%	138.9%
% Hispanic	4.3%	-57.0%
% Asian	0.5%	-88.6%
% Foreign Born	3.9%	-53.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Fultondale, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 155 mortgage originations in Fultondale, AL, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 45.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fultondale, AL. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	155
% Conventional Loans	65.0%
% Government Loans	35.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Fultondale, AL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Fultondale, AL under the Section 8 program is 0.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Fultondale, AL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	70
Total Units Section 8	10
% Rentals under Section 8	0.7%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$234	$946	$1,180
2 Bedroom	$460	$850	$1,310
3 Bedroom	-$260	$1,900	$1,640
4 Bedroom	-$210	$2,060	$1,850

Fultondale, AL—35068

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fultondale, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fultondale, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fultondale, AL

Demographics — Fultondale, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fultondale, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fultondale, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fultondale, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fultondale, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Avondale, Birmingham, AL

Forestdale, AL

Tarrant, AL

Shelby Forest, Birmingham, AL

Five Points South, Birmingham, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.2
Median Home Price	$232,000
Median Household Income	$70,200

Fultondale, AL—35068

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fultondale, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fultondale, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fultondale, AL

Demographics — Fultondale, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fultondale, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fultondale, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fultondale, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fultondale, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Avondale, Birmingham, AL

Forestdale, AL

Tarrant, AL

Shelby Forest, Birmingham, AL

Five Points South, Birmingham, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

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