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ZIP 35043

Part of Chelsea, AL
Pop. 15,837·Shelby County·1st most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$2,254/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$289
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 35043 · $2,254
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,470/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
$27,048/yr
At $2,254/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyShelby County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.8% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35043 (Chelsea, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,837
Median income
$121,356
Median age
40.4
Renters
9.5%
Age distribution
24.9%
18%
28%
17.6%
Under 1824.9%
18–3418%
35–5428%
55–6411.5%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
White83.6%
Black9.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian0.7%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
20.4%
30.7%
46.6%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+46.6%
Housing tenure
90.5%
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35043 in Chelsea, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,959 → $121,356
up 27.8%
Population
14,054 → 15,837
up 12.7%
Renter share
10.1% → 9.5%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 46.6%
+8.1 pts
Median age
39 → 40.4
+1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $94,959 to $121,356 across the same window, up 27.8% versus 2021. The population has grown by 12.7% since 2021, moving from about 14,054 residents to roughly 15,837. College-educated residents now make up 46.6% of adults here, versus 38.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35043 covers Chelsea, AL. The median rent here is $2,254/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($121,356/yr), ZIP 35043 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35043?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35043 (Chelsea, AL) is $2,254. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35043 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35043's median rent of $2,254/mo is $289 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35043 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35043 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #1 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $2,254/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,254/mo in ZIP 35043. The local median household income is $121,356/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35043?

Rent in ZIP 35043 has increased 10.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35043 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35043 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,254/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($121,356/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35043 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35043 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.5% of ZIP 35043 households are renters, while 90.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35043 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35043 compare to the rest of Chelsea?

ZIP 35043 is pricier than Chelsea as a whole. At $2,254/mo, it's $103 above the Chelsea citywide median of $2,151/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35043 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35043 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,254/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 35043's median household income ($121,356/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35043 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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