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ZIP 35214

Pop. 17,027·Jefferson County·85th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,274/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$691
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ZIP 35214 · $1,274
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,100/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
$15,288/yr
At $1,274/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 (+4.2% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35214 (Forestdale, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,027
Median income
$56,383
Median age
44.9
Renters
35.4%
Age distribution
18.4%
18.7%
24.8%
26.3%
Under 1818.4%
18–3418.7%
35–5424.8%
55–6411.8%
65+26.3%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
17.3%
77.5%
White17.3%
Black77.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
33.5%
34%
24%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
64.6%
35.4%
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35214 in Forestdale, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$944 → $1,274
up 35.0%
Income
$54,180 → $56,383
up 4.1%
Population
18,106 → 17,027
down 6.0%
Renter share
32.2% → 35.4%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 24%
-2.2 pts
Median age
43.3 → 44.9
+1.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 35214 in Forestdale, AL has shifted from $944 to $1,274, up 35.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $54,180 to $56,383 across the same window, up 4.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35214 in Forestdale, AL losing about 1,079 residents over the five-year window, down 6.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 32.2% to 35.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.2% to 24% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 35214 in Forestdale, AL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35214 covers Forestdale, AL. The median rent here is $1,274/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($56,383/yr), ZIP 35214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35214 (Forestdale, AL) is $1,274. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35214's median rent of $1,274/mo is $691 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35214 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35214 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #85 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,274/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,274/mo in ZIP 35214. The local median household income is $56,383/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35214?

Rent in ZIP 35214 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35214 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,274/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($56,383/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35214 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of ZIP 35214 households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35214 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35214 compare to the rest of Forestdale?

ZIP 35214 is pricier than Forestdale as a whole. At $1,274/mo, it's $9 above the Forestdale citywide median of $1,265/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,274/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 35214's median household income ($56,383/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35214 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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