ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35210

Part of Irondale, AL

Pop. 13,775·Jefferson County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,714/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$218

Reported rents

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ZIP 35210 · $1,714

More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$990

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,540

4 BR+

$1,750

Research median

$1,230/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 35210 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35210 changed +5.2% 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 ($73,061) is $1,827 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,750).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35206, 3 miles away, rents for 35% less ($1,108/mo), about $7,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35210. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,568/yr

At $1,714/mo median

Location

CityIrondale

StateAL

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35210 (Irondale, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 41.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,775

Median income

$73,061

Median age

39.8

Renters

29.8%

Age distribution

18.2%

24%

23.7%

13.5%

20.7%

Under 1818.2%

18–3424%

35–5423.7%

55–6413.5%

65+20.7%

Gender

48.1%

51.9%

Male48.1%

Female51.9%

Race & ethnicity

58.7%

28.3%

White58.7%

Black28.3%

Hispanic8.2%

Asian0.5%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

25.4%

26%

41.4%

No HS diploma7.2%

HS diploma25.4%

Some college26%

Bachelor's+41.4%

Housing tenure

70.2%

29.8%

Owner70.2%

Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35210 in Irondale, AL has changed in 5 years

Income

$63,784 → $73,061

up 14.5%

Population

13,457 → 13,775

up 2.4%

Renter share

29.4% → 29.8%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

40.1% → 41.4%

+1.3 pts

Median age

44.1 → 39.8

-4.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $63,784 to $73,061 across the same window, up 14.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,457 to 13,775 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35210 covers Irondale, AL. The median rent here is $1,714/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($73,061/yr), ZIP 35210 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,714/mo in ZIP 35210. The local median household income is $73,061/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35210?

Rent in ZIP 35210 has risen 5.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

How does ZIP 35210 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35210 is one of the pricier among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #23 of 116 at $1,714/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35210 changed +5.2%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.