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ZIP 35211

Pop. 24,924·Jefferson County·64th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,396/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$569
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ZIP 35211 · $1,396
More affordable than 81% 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
$16,752/yr
At $1,396/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35211 (Birmingham, AL) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,924
Median income
$34,884
Median age
36.7
Renters
59.7%
Age distribution
22.1%
26%
21.8%
12.7%
17.4%
Under 1822.1%
18–3426%
35–5421.8%
55–6412.7%
65+17.4%
Gender
43.8%
56.2%
Male43.8%
Female56.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.5%
White10.9%
Black77.5%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian0.9%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
14.6%
33.1%
31.7%
20.6%
No HS diploma14.6%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
40.3%
59.7%
Owner40.3%
Renter59.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35211 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,043 → $34,884
up 5.6%
Population
24,762 → 24,924
up 0.7%
Renter share
57.3% → 59.7%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.8% → 20.6%
-1.2 pts
Median age
38.8 → 36.7
-2.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $34,884 today, compared with $33,043 five years earlier. The renter share has risen from 57.3% to 59.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35211 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,396/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 48% of local median household income ($34,884/yr), ZIP 35211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35211 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,396. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35211's median rent of $1,396/mo is $569 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35211 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35211 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #64 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,396/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,396/mo in ZIP 35211. The local median household income is $34,884/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35211?

Rent in ZIP 35211 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35211 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,396/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($34,884/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35211 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 35211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.7% of ZIP 35211 households are renters, while 40.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35211 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35211 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35211 is pricier than Birmingham as a whole. At $1,396/mo, it's $37 above the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $1,396/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 35211's median household income ($34,884/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35211 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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