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ZIP 35206

Pop. 15,621·Jefferson County·105th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,075/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$890
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ZIP 35206 · $1,075
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,150/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
$12,900/yr
At $1,075/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35206 (Birmingham, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,621
Median income
$42,549
Median age
42.6
Renters
51.1%
Age distribution
18%
23.5%
25.8%
15.3%
17.5%
Under 1818%
18–3423.5%
35–5425.8%
55–6415.3%
65+17.5%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
22.1%
71.1%
White22.1%
Black71.1%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
12.2%
33.5%
32.8%
21.5%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+21.5%
Housing tenure
48.9%
51.1%
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35206 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$795 → $1,075
up 35.2%
Income
$33,366 → $42,549
up 27.5%
Population
16,447 → 15,621
down 5.0%
Renter share
52.2% → 51.1%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 21.5%
+6.5 pts
Median age
41.1 → 42.6
+1.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 35206 in Birmingham, AL stood at $795 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,075, reflecting a 35.2% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $33,366 to $42,549 across the same window, up 27.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 16,447 residents to roughly 15,621. College-educated residents now make up 21.5% of adults here, versus 15% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 35206 in Birmingham, AL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35206 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,075/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($42,549/yr), ZIP 35206 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35206 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,075. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35206's median rent of $1,075/mo is $890 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35206 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35206 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #105 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,075/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35206?

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 $1,075/mo in ZIP 35206. The local median household income is $42,549/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35206?

Rent in ZIP 35206 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35206 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,075/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($42,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35206 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.1% of ZIP 35206 households are renters, while 48.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35206 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35206 is more affordable than Birmingham overall. At $1,075/mo, it's $284 below the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,075/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 35206's median household income ($42,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35206 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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