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ZIP 35213

Pop. 15,603·Jefferson County·45th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,524/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$441
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35213 · $1,524
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,156
1 BR
$1,299
2 BR
$1,426
3 BR
$1,787
4 BR+
$2,027
Research median
$1,426/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
$18,288/yr
At $1,524/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35213 (Mountain Brook, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 86.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,603
Median income
$159,824
Median age
36.5
Renters
23.9%
Age distribution
22.8%
25%
29.4%
13.5%
Under 1822.8%
18–3425%
35–5429.4%
55–649.3%
65+13.5%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
93.8%
White93.8%
Black1.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
86.8%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma3.4%
Some college8.7%
Bachelor's+86.8%
Housing tenure
76.1%
23.9%
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35213 in Mountain Brook, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$125,060 → $159,824
up 27.8%
Population
14,807 → 15,603
up 5.4%
Renter share
24.4% → 23.9%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
86.4% → 86.8%
+0.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $125,060 to $159,824 across the same window, up 27.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35213 in Mountain Brook, AL adding about 796 residents over the five-year window, up 5.4% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35213 covers Mountain Brook, AL. The median rent here is $1,524/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,299/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,426/mo.

At 11% of local median household income ($159,824/yr), ZIP 35213 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35213 (Mountain Brook, AL) is $1,524. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35213's median rent of $1,524/mo is $441 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35213 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35213 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #45 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,524/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,524/mo in ZIP 35213. The local median household income is $159,824/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35213?

Rent in ZIP 35213 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35213 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,524/mo, rent takes approximately 11% of the local median household income ($159,824/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35213 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.9% of ZIP 35213 households are renters, while 76.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35213 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 35213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
11%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,524/mo, rent takes ~11% of ZIP 35213's median household income ($159,824/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35213 11%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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