ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35045

Part of Clanton, AL

Pop. 15,324·Chilton County·70th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,318/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.6%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

-$614

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 35045 · $1,318

More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$770

1 BR

$780

2 BR

$1,020

3 BR

$1,340

4 BR+

$1,520

Research median

$1,020/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35045 changed +2.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,907) is $1,648 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,520).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35045. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,816/yr

At $1,318/mo median

Location

CityClanton

StateAL

CountyChilton 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 (+2.6% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35045 (Clanton, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,324

Median income

$65,907

Median age

38.9

Renters

28.3%

Age distribution

21.7%

24.8%

21.7%

12.1%

19.7%

Under 1821.7%

18–3424.8%

35–5421.7%

55–6412.1%

65+19.7%

Gender

44.9%

55.1%

Male44.9%

Female55.1%

Race & ethnicity

78.9%

12.5%

White78.9%

Black12.5%

Hispanic6.1%

Asian0.9%

Other1.7%

Education (25+)

39.2%

29.5%

21.7%

No HS diploma9.6%

HS diploma39.2%

Some college29.5%

Bachelor's+21.7%

Housing tenure

71.7%

28.3%

Owner71.7%

Renter28.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35045 in Clanton, AL has changed in 5 years

Income

$52,056 → $65,907

up 26.6%

Population

14,576 → 15,324

up 5.1%

Renter share

33.3% → 28.3%

-5.0 pts

Bachelor's+

16.9% → 21.7%

+4.8 pts

Median age

41.3 → 38.9

-2.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $52,056 to $65,907 across the same window, up 26.6% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35045 in Clanton, AL adding about 748 residents over the five-year window, up 5.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 33.3% to 28.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.9% to 21.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35045 covers Clanton, AL. The median rent here is $1,318/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($65,907/yr), ZIP 35045 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35045?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,318/mo in ZIP 35045. The local median household income is $65,907/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35045?

Rent in ZIP 35045 has risen 2.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 35045 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35045 is in the middle among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #70 of 116 at $1,318/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35045 changed +2.6%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.