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ZIP 35173

Pop. 31,603·Jefferson County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$2,028/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
+$63
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35173 · $2,028
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,490/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
$24,336/yr
At $2,028/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35173 (Trussville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 41% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,603
Median income
$117,105
Median age
40
Renters
9.9%
Age distribution
25.3%
17.4%
28.5%
12.6%
16.3%
Under 1825.3%
18–3417.4%
35–5428.5%
55–6412.6%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black10.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian1.6%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
23%
31%
41%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma23%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+41%
Housing tenure
90.1%
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35173 in Trussville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,097 → $117,105
up 13.6%
Population
30,218 → 31,603
up 4.6%
Renter share
9.5% → 9.9%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
40.2% → 41%
+0.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $103,097 to $117,105 across the same window, up 13.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,218 to 31,603 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35173 covers Trussville, AL. The median rent here is $2,028/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($117,105/yr), ZIP 35173 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 35173?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35173 (Trussville, AL) is $2,028. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35173 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35173's median rent of $2,028/mo is $63 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35173 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35173 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #3 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $2,028/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35173?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,028/mo in ZIP 35173. The local median household income is $117,105/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35173?

Rent in ZIP 35173 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35173 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35173 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,028/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($117,105/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35173 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35173 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.9% of ZIP 35173 households are renters, while 90.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35173 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35173 compare to the rest of Trussville?

ZIP 35173 is pricier than Trussville as a whole. At $2,028/mo, it's $547 above the Trussville citywide median of $1,481/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35173 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35173 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,028/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 35173's median household income ($117,105/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35173 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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