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ZIP 35218

Pop. 6,981·Jefferson County·112th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,007/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$958
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35218 · $1,007
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$1,030/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
$12,084/yr
At $1,007/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35218 (Birmingham, AL) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,981
Median income
$30,739
Median age
39.6
Renters
63.9%
Age distribution
24.3%
21%
28.4%
12.3%
14%
Under 1824.3%
18–3421%
35–5428.4%
55–6412.3%
65+14%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.6%
18.5%
White5.1%
Black71.6%
Hispanic4.8%
Other18.5%
Education (25+)
18.1%
32.7%
41.6%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college41.6%
Bachelor's+7.7%
Housing tenure
36.1%
63.9%
Owner36.1%
Renter63.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35218 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,725 → $30,739
up 0.0%
Population
7,622 → 6,981
down 8.4%
Renter share
59.2% → 63.9%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
9.6% → 7.7%
-1.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $30,739 today, compared with $30,725 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 7,622 to 6,981 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.4% change. About 63.9% of households rent today, against 59.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35218 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,007/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($30,739/yr), ZIP 35218 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35218?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35218 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,007. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35218's median rent of $1,007/mo is $958 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35218 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35218 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #112 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,007/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,007/mo in ZIP 35218. The local median household income is $30,739/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35218?

Rent in ZIP 35218 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35218 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,007/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($30,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35218 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.9% of ZIP 35218 households are renters, while 36.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35218 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35218 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35218 is more affordable than Birmingham overall. At $1,007/mo, it's $352 below the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35218 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,007/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 35218's median household income ($30,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35218 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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