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ZIP 35205

Pop. 18,858·Jefferson County·104th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,080/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$885
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ZIP 35205 · $1,080
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$816
1 BR
$924
2 BR
$1,011
3 BR
$1,264
4 BR+
$1,437
Research median
$1,011/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
$12,960/yr
At $1,080/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson 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 (+6.1% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35205 (Birmingham, AL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,858
Median income
$51,158
Median age
30.1
Renters
67.2%
Age distribution
56.9%
15.9%
12.8%
Under 185%
18–3456.9%
35–5415.9%
55–649.4%
65+12.8%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
62.4%
24.9%
White62.4%
Black24.9%
Hispanic4%
Asian5.3%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
15.2%
22.1%
58%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma15.2%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+58%
Housing tenure
32.8%
67.2%
Owner32.8%
Renter67.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35205 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$926 → $1,080
up 16.6%
Income
$43,277 → $51,158
up 18.2%
Population
18,709 → 18,858
up 0.8%
Renter share
70.7% → 67.2%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
54.3% → 58%
+3.7 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 35205 in Birmingham, AL paid around $926 a month. That figure now sits near $1,080, up 16.6% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $43,277 in 2021 to $51,158 more recently. The renter share has eased from 70.7% to 67.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.3% to 58% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 35205 in Birmingham, AL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35205 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,080/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $924/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,011/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($51,158/yr), ZIP 35205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35205 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,080. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35205's median rent of $1,080/mo is $885 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35205 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35205 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #104 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,080/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,080/mo in ZIP 35205. The local median household income is $51,158/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35205?

Rent in ZIP 35205 has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35205 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,080/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($51,158/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.2% of ZIP 35205 households are renters, while 32.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35205 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35205 is more affordable than Birmingham overall. At $1,080/mo, it's $279 below the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,080/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 35205's median household income ($51,158/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35205 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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