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ZIP 35005

Pop. 8,247·Jefferson County·88th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,253/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$712
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 35005 · $1,253
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,036/yr
At $1,253/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35005 (Adamsville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,247
Median income
$59,125
Median age
41.7
Renters
18.7%
Age distribution
21.5%
21.7%
19.9%
18.1%
18.8%
Under 1821.5%
18–3421.7%
35–5419.9%
55–6418.1%
65+18.8%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
36.6%
55.3%
White36.6%
Black55.3%
Asian1%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
44.7%
29.4%
14.7%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma44.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+14.7%
Housing tenure
81.3%
18.7%
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35005 in Adamsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,583 → $59,125
up 21.7%
Population
8,180 → 8,247
up 0.8%
Renter share
17.8% → 18.7%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
11.1% → 14.7%
+3.6 pts
Median age
47.7 → 41.7
-6.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,583 in 2021 to $59,125 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 11.1% to 14.7% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 35005

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35005 covers Adamsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,253/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($59,125/yr), ZIP 35005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35005 (Adamsville, AL) is $1,253. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35005's median rent of $1,253/mo is $712 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35005 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35005 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #88 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,253/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,253/mo in ZIP 35005. The local median household income is $59,125/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35005?

Rent in ZIP 35005 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35005 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,253/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($59,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.7% of ZIP 35005 households are renters, while 81.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35005 compare to the rest of Adamsville?

ZIP 35005 is more affordable than Adamsville overall. At $1,253/mo, it's $2 below the Adamsville citywide median of $1,255/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,253/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 35005's median household income ($59,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35005 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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