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ZIP 35210

Part of Irondale, AL
Pop. 13,775·Jefferson County·8th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,888/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$77
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 35210 · $1,888
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,656/yr
At $1,888/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +1.4% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35210 covers Irondale, AL. The median rent here is $1,888/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($73,061/yr), ZIP 35210 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35210 (Irondale, AL) is $1,888. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35210's median rent of $1,888/mo is $77 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35210 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35210 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #8 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,888/mo.

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 $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,888/mo in ZIP 35210. The local median household income is $73,061/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35210?

Rent in ZIP 35210 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35210 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,888/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($73,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35210 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 35210 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35210 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35210 compare to the rest of Irondale?

ZIP 35210 is more affordable than Irondale overall. At $1,888/mo, it's $309 below the Irondale citywide median of $2,197/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,888/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 35210's median household income ($73,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35210 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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