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ZIP 35217

Part of Tarrant, AL
Pop. 12,240·Jefferson County·100th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,134/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$831
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ZIP 35217 · $1,134
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$1,040/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
$13,608/yr
At $1,134/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35217 (Tarrant, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,240
Median income
$40,486
Median age
40.4
Renters
52.5%
Age distribution
20.6%
21.9%
24.5%
13.5%
19.4%
Under 1820.6%
18–3421.9%
35–5424.5%
55–6413.5%
65+19.4%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
29%
53.4%
17.4%
White29%
Black53.4%
Hispanic17.4%
Education (25+)
22.4%
32.3%
33.2%
12.1%
No HS diploma22.4%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+12.1%
Housing tenure
47.5%
52.5%
Owner47.5%
Renter52.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35217 in Tarrant, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,388 → $40,486
up 2.8%
Population
12,906 → 12,240
down 5.2%
Renter share
47.5% → 52.5%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
12.4% → 12.1%
-0.3 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40.4
+1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $40,486 today, compared with $39,388 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 35217 in Tarrant, AL losing about 666 residents over the five-year window, down 5.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 47.5% to 52.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35217 covers Tarrant, AL. The median rent here is $1,134/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($40,486/yr), ZIP 35217 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35217 (Tarrant, AL) is $1,134. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35217's median rent of $1,134/mo is $831 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35217 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35217 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #100 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,134/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,134/mo in ZIP 35217. The local median household income is $40,486/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35217?

Rent in ZIP 35217 has increased 11.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35217 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,134/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($40,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35217 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.5% of ZIP 35217 households are renters, while 47.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35217 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35217 compare to the rest of Tarrant?

ZIP 35217 is pricier than Tarrant as a whole. At $1,134/mo, it's $60 above the Tarrant citywide median of $1,074/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,134/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 35217's median household income ($40,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35217 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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