🏆 Top 10 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Alabama (by Median Household Income)

 

Here’s the most up-to-date picture of the wealthiest ZIP codes in Alabama, based chiefly on median household income — a common measure of local affluence. Click on zip codes to explore more 

Rank	- ZIP Code	- Area -	Approx. Median Household Income

1. | 36013 | Notasulga area | ~$176,406

2. | 35223 | Mountain Brook / Birmingham | ~$151,550–$155,079

3. | 35213 | Birmingham | ~$137,879–$161,902

4. | 36052 | Mathews | ~$125,000

5. | 35756 | Madison area | ~$124,874–$134,900

6. | 35808 | Huntsville area | ~$124,028

7. | 36529 | Fairhope / Daphne area | ~$123,056

8. | 35763 | Owens Cross Roads / Huntsville area | ~$122,929

9. | 36064 | Pike Road area | ~$122,500

10. | 35226 | Birmingham suburb (Hoover area) | ~$121,975–$126,053

📊 Notes on the data:

• Rankings can vary slightly depending on the specific metric used (e.g., median household income vs. average income vs. AGI). The above list focuses mainly on median household income, which is a common way to gauge local wealth.

• Areas around Birmingham (especially Mountain Brook and other northside ZIPs) and Madison/Huntsville suburbs feature prominently, reflecting strong local incomes.

• Some other lists that rank wealth by adjusted gross income or per capita income include slightly different ZIPs, but there’s strong overlap with ones above.