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ZIP 35216

Pop. 34,327·Jefferson County·69th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,359/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
-$606
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 35216 · $1,359
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,590/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,308/yr
At $1,359/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35216 (Vestavia Hills, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,327
Median income
$74,525
Median age
34.4
Renters
44.4%
Age distribution
24.3%
26.7%
23.6%
14%
Under 1824.3%
18–3426.7%
35–5423.6%
55–6411.5%
65+14%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
65.4%
22.9%
White65.4%
Black22.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian4.9%
Education (25+)
14.7%
23%
55.8%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma14.7%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+55.8%
Housing tenure
55.6%
44.4%
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35216 in Vestavia Hills, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,803 → $74,525
up 13.3%
Population
38,829 → 34,327
down 11.6%
Renter share
44.1% → 44.4%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
52.6% → 55.8%
+3.2 pts
Median age
36 → 34.4
-1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,803 in 2021 to $74,525 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 35216 in Vestavia Hills, AL losing about 4,502 residents over the five-year window, down 11.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52.6% to 55.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35216 covers Vestavia Hills, AL. The median rent here is $1,359/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($74,525/yr), ZIP 35216 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35216?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35216 (Vestavia Hills, AL) is $1,359. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35216's median rent of $1,359/mo is $606 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35216 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35216 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #69 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,359/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,359/mo in ZIP 35216. The local median household income is $74,525/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35216?

Rent in ZIP 35216 has decreased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35216 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,359/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($74,525/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35216 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.4% of ZIP 35216 households are renters, while 55.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35216 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35216 compare to the rest of Vestavia Hills?

ZIP 35216 is more affordable than Vestavia Hills overall. At $1,359/mo, it's $658 below the Vestavia Hills citywide median of $2,017/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35216 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,359/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 35216's median household income ($74,525/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35216 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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