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ZIP 35124

Part of Pelham, AL
Pop. 25,238·Shelby County·24th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,750/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$215
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ZIP 35124 · $1,750
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,610/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
$21,000/yr
At $1,750/mo median
Location
CityPelham
StateAL
CountyShelby 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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35124 (Pelham, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,238
Median income
$99,726
Median age
40.7
Renters
16.2%
Age distribution
23%
19.9%
23.3%
15.2%
18.6%
Under 1823%
18–3419.9%
35–5423.3%
55–6415.2%
65+18.6%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
71.4%
13.2%
White71.4%
Black11.2%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian3.3%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
20.3%
26.9%
49.2%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+49.2%
Housing tenure
83.8%
16.2%
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35124 in Pelham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,261 → $99,726
up 24.3%
Population
24,594 → 25,238
up 2.6%
Renter share
15.6% → 16.2%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 49.2%
+4.4 pts
Median age
41.8 → 40.7
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,261 in 2021 to $99,726 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 35124 in Pelham, AL adding about 644 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.8% to 49.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35124 covers Pelham, AL. The median rent here is $1,750/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($99,726/yr), ZIP 35124 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 35124?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35124 (Pelham, AL) is $1,750. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35124 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35124's median rent of $1,750/mo is $215 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35124 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35124 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #24 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,750/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35124?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,750/mo in ZIP 35124. The local median household income is $99,726/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35124?

Rent in ZIP 35124 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35124 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35124 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,750/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($99,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35124 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35124 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of ZIP 35124 households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35124 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35124 compare to the rest of Pelham?

ZIP 35124 is more affordable than Pelham overall. At $1,750/mo, it's $10 below the Pelham citywide median of $1,760/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35124 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35124 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,750/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 35124's median household income ($99,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35124 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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