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ZIP 35022

Part of Bessemer, AL
Pop. 23,126·Jefferson County·5th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,976/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
+$11
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ZIP 35022 · $1,976
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,090/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
$23,712/yr
At $1,976/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.7% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35022 (Bessemer, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,126
Median income
$81,846
Median age
43.9
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
18.9%
21.8%
22.9%
14.8%
21.5%
Under 1818.9%
18–3421.8%
35–5422.9%
55–6414.8%
65+21.5%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
42.2%
50.9%
White42.2%
Black50.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.8%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
22.9%
35.6%
34.6%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+34.6%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35022 in Bessemer, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,139 → $81,846
up 20.1%
Population
22,211 → 23,126
up 4.1%
Renter share
21.1% → 22.7%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30.2% → 34.6%
+4.4 pts
Median age
43.2 → 43.9
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35022 in Bessemer, AL now reports about $81,846, up from $68,139 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.1% since 2021, moving from about 22,211 residents to roughly 23,126. Renters now make up 22.7% of households, compared with 21.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 34.6% of adults here, versus 30.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35022 covers Bessemer, AL. The median rent here is $1,976/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($81,846/yr), ZIP 35022 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35022?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35022 (Bessemer, AL) is $1,976. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35022's median rent of $1,976/mo is $11 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35022 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35022 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #5 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,976/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,976/mo in ZIP 35022. The local median household income is $81,846/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35022?

Rent in ZIP 35022 has increased 15.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35022 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,976/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($81,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35022 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of ZIP 35022 households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35022 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35022 compare to the rest of Bessemer?

ZIP 35022 is pricier than Bessemer as a whole. At $1,976/mo, it's $576 above the Bessemer citywide median of $1,400/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35022 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,976/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 35022's median household income ($81,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35022 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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