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ZIP 35007

Pop. 28,586·Shelby County·19th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,802/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$163
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ZIP 35007 · $1,802
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,420/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
$21,624/yr
At $1,802/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyShelby County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35007 (Alabaster, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,586
Median income
$88,505
Median age
39.2
Renters
15.7%
Age distribution
24.4%
22%
25.4%
14.3%
13.9%
Under 1824.4%
18–3422%
35–5425.4%
55–6414.3%
65+13.9%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
15.7%
14%
White69.7%
Black15.7%
Hispanic14%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
26.3%
26.8%
39.2%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+39.2%
Housing tenure
84.3%
15.7%
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35007 in Alabaster, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,741 → $88,505
up 18.4%
Population
27,323 → 28,586
up 4.6%
Renter share
15.8% → 15.7%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 39.2%
+3.7 pts
Median age
38 → 39.2
+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,741 in 2021 to $88,505 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 27,323 to 28,586 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.5% to 39.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35007 covers Alabaster, AL. The median rent here is $1,802/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,505/yr), ZIP 35007 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35007?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35007 (Alabaster, AL) is $1,802. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35007 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35007's median rent of $1,802/mo is $163 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35007 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35007 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #19 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,802/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35007?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,802/mo in ZIP 35007. The local median household income is $88,505/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35007?

Rent in ZIP 35007 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35007 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35007 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,802/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($88,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35007 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35007 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.7% of ZIP 35007 households are renters, while 84.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35007 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35007 compare to the rest of Alabaster?

ZIP 35007 is more affordable than Alabaster overall. At $1,802/mo, it's $15 below the Alabaster citywide median of $1,817/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35007 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35007 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,802/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 35007's median household income ($88,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35007 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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