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ZIP 35215

Pop. 43,903·Jefferson County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,276/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$689
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ZIP 35215 · $1,276
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,260/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
$15,312/yr
At $1,276/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35215 (Center Point, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,903
Median income
$52,793
Median age
35.6
Renters
43.4%
Age distribution
28.7%
20.2%
26%
12.9%
12.1%
Under 1828.7%
18–3420.2%
35–5426%
55–6412.9%
65+12.1%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
15.8%
76.4%
White15.8%
Black76.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
36%
34.2%
19%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma36%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+19%
Housing tenure
56.6%
43.4%
Owner56.6%
Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35215 in Center Point, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$947 → $1,276
up 34.7%
Income
$41,814 → $52,793
up 26.3%
Population
46,817 → 43,903
down 6.2%
Renter share
44.2% → 43.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 19%
+1.3 pts
Median age
33.6 → 35.6
+2.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 35215 in Center Point, AL has climbed from $947 to $1,276, a 34.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $41,814 to $52,793 across the same window, up 26.3% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 6.2% since 2021, moving from about 46,817 residents to roughly 43,903. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 35215 in Center Point, AL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35215 covers Center Point, AL. The median rent here is $1,276/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($52,793/yr), ZIP 35215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35215 (Center Point, AL) is $1,276. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35215's median rent of $1,276/mo is $689 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35215 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35215 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #83 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,276/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35215?

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 $1,276/mo in ZIP 35215. The local median household income is $52,793/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35215?

Rent in ZIP 35215 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35215 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,276/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($52,793/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of ZIP 35215 households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35215 compare to the rest of Center Point?

ZIP 35215 is more affordable than Center Point overall. At $1,276/mo, it's $57 below the Center Point citywide median of $1,333/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,276/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 35215's median household income ($52,793/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35215 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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