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ZIP 35212

Pop. 10,160·Jefferson County·77th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,313/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.7%
vs US Median
-$652
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ZIP 35212 · $1,313
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,020/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
$15,756/yr
At $1,313/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35212 (Birmingham, AL) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,160
Median income
$36,633
Median age
33.4
Renters
55.4%
Age distribution
27.9%
25%
23.2%
13%
Under 1827.9%
18–3425%
35–5423.2%
55–6410.8%
65+13%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
26.6%
66.1%
White26.6%
Black66.1%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
14%
27.1%
24.9%
34%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+34%
Housing tenure
44.6%
55.4%
Owner44.6%
Renter55.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35212 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,113 → $36,633
up 21.7%
Population
10,626 → 10,160
down 4.4%
Renter share
56.9% → 55.4%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 34%
+2.0 pts
Median age
32.5 → 33.4
+0.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $30,113 to $36,633 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.7% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,626 to 10,160 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. About 55.4% of households rent today, against 56.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32% to 34%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35212 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,313/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($36,633/yr), ZIP 35212 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35212 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,313. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35212's median rent of $1,313/mo is $652 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35212 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35212 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #77 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,313/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,313/mo in ZIP 35212. The local median household income is $36,633/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35212?

Rent in ZIP 35212 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35212 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,313/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($36,633/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35212 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 35212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.4% of ZIP 35212 households are renters, while 44.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35212 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35212 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35212 is more affordable than Birmingham overall. At $1,313/mo, it's $46 below the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,313/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 35212's median household income ($36,633/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35212 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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