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ZIP 35068

Pop. 8,378·Jefferson County·58th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,425/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$540
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35068 · $1,425
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,280/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
$17,100/yr
At $1,425/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35068 (Fultondale, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,378
Median income
$73,750
Median age
38.3
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
24.8%
20.4%
28%
15.3%
Under 1824.8%
18–3420.4%
35–5428%
55–6411.4%
65+15.3%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
51.2%
43.1%
White51.2%
Black43.1%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
24.6%
36.4%
30.9%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+30.9%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35068 in Fultondale, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,881 → $73,750
up 1.2%
Population
8,205 → 8,378
up 2.1%
Renter share
25.7% → 32.4%
+6.7 pts
Bachelor's+
28.9% → 30.9%
+2.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $72,881 to $73,750 across the same window, up 1.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35068 in Fultondale, AL adding about 173 residents over the five-year window, up 2.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.7% to 32.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.9% to 30.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35068 covers Fultondale, AL. The median rent here is $1,425/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($73,750/yr), ZIP 35068 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35068?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35068 (Fultondale, AL) is $1,425. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35068 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35068's median rent of $1,425/mo is $540 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35068 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35068 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #58 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,425/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35068?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,425/mo in ZIP 35068. The local median household income is $73,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35068?

Rent in ZIP 35068 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35068 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35068 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,425/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($73,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35068 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35068 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 35068 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35068 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35068 compare to the rest of Fultondale?

ZIP 35068 is more affordable than Fultondale overall. At $1,425/mo, it's $174 below the Fultondale citywide median of $1,599/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35068 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35068 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,425/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 35068's median household income ($73,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35068 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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