ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35126

Part of Pinson, AL

Pop. 22,599·Jefferson County·28th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,684/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$248

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ZIP 35126 · $1,684

More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,070

1 BR

$1,200

2 BR

$1,320

3 BR

$1,650

4 BR+

$1,880

Research median

$1,320/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 35126 usually run 1.5% below trend in January and 0.9% above it in October, about $40 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 35126 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35126 changed +6.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 35126 is 42.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,732) is $2,093 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,880).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35215, 6 miles away, rents for 28% less ($1,218/mo), about $5,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35126. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,208/yr

At $1,684/mo median

Location

CityPinson

StateAL

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35126 (Pinson, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,599

Median income

$83,732

Median age

35.5

Renters

14.6%

Age distribution

29.6%

19.5%

23.6%

13.6%

13.8%

Under 1829.6%

18–3419.5%

35–5423.6%

55–6413.6%

65+13.8%

Gender

45.5%

54.5%

Male45.5%

Female54.5%

Race & ethnicity

54.9%

32.6%

White54.9%

Black32.6%

Hispanic6.9%

Asian3%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

34.3%

38.6%

17%

No HS diploma10.1%

HS diploma34.3%

Some college38.6%

Bachelor's+17%

Housing tenure

85.4%

14.6%

Owner85.4%

Renter14.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35126 in Pinson, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,260 → $1,684

up 33.7%

Income

$71,303 → $83,732

up 17.4%

Population

21,997 → 22,599

up 2.7%

Renter share

13.8% → 14.6%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

18.6% → 17%

-1.6 pts

Median age

36.7 → 35.5

-1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 35126 in Pinson, AL has shifted from $1,260 to $1,684, up 33.7% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,303 in 2021 to $83,732 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35126 in Pinson, AL adding about 602 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 35126 in Pinson, AL market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35126 covers Pinson, AL. The median rent here is $1,684/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,732/yr), ZIP 35126 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35126?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,684/mo in ZIP 35126. The local median household income is $83,732/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35126?

Rent in ZIP 35126 has risen 6.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 35126?

Asking rents in ZIP 35126 are usually lowest in January, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $40 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 35126 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35126 is one of the pricier among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #28 of 116 at $1,684/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35126 changed +6.8%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.