ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35173

Part of Trussville, AL

Pop. 31,603·Jefferson County·6th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,962/mo

Year-over-Year

-4.5%

Month-over-Month

-1.0%

vs US Median

+$30

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 35173 · $1,962

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

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 35173 changed -4.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($117,105) is $2,928 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,120).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35235, 5 miles away, rents for 28% less ($1,414/mo), about $6,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35173. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,544/yr

At $1,962/mo median

Location

CityTrussville

StateAL

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 4.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -1.0% 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

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35173 covers Trussville, AL. The median rent here is $1,962/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($117,105/yr), ZIP 35173 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,962/mo in ZIP 35173. The local median household income is $117,105/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35173?

Rent in ZIP 35173 has fallen 4.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 35173 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35173 is one of the pricier among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #6 of 116 at $1,962/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35173 changed -4.5%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.