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ZIP 35203

Pop. 3,506·Jefferson County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,577/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$388
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 35203 · $1,577
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,450
Research median
$1,020/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
$18,924/yr
At $1,577/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35203 (Birmingham, AL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,506
Median income
$47,434
Median age
37.9
Renters
70.3%
Age distribution
37.8%
30.1%
13.3%
Under 188%
18–3437.8%
35–5430.1%
55–6413.3%
65+10.8%
Gender
62.9%
37.1%
Male62.9%
Female37.1%
Race & ethnicity
45%
49.4%
White45%
Black49.4%
Hispanic6.3%
Education (25+)
17.2%
28.1%
18.2%
36.5%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college18.2%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
29.7%
70.3%
Owner29.7%
Renter70.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35203 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,847 → $47,434
up 28.7%
Population
3,160 → 3,506
up 10.9%
Renter share
74.1% → 70.3%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 36.5%
+4.7 pts
Median age
41.5 → 37.9
-3.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $36,847 in 2021 to $47,434 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 3,160 to 3,506 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.9% change. About 70.3% of households rent today, against 74.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.8% to 36.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35203 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,577/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($47,434/yr), ZIP 35203 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35203 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,577. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35203's median rent of $1,577/mo is $388 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35203 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35203 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #43 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,577/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,577/mo in ZIP 35203. The local median household income is $47,434/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35203?

Rent in ZIP 35203 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35203 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,577/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($47,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35203 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.3% of ZIP 35203 households are renters, while 29.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35203 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35203 is pricier than Birmingham as a whole. At $1,577/mo, it's $218 above the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,577/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 35203's median household income ($47,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35203 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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