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ZIP 35222

Pop. 8,361·Jefferson County·61st most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,414/mo
Year-over-Year
+34.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$551
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ZIP 35222 · $1,414
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,170/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
$16,968/yr
At $1,414/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 34.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+34.7% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35222 (Birmingham, AL) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 61.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,361
Median income
$84,066
Median age
35.7
Renters
43.6%
Age distribution
17.9%
31%
27.2%
13.7%
Under 1817.9%
18–3431%
35–5427.2%
55–6410.2%
65+13.7%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
71.3%
23.3%
White71.3%
Black23.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
13.3%
22.5%
61.3%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma13.3%
Some college22.5%
Bachelor's+61.3%
Housing tenure
56.4%
43.6%
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35222 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,665 → $84,066
up 28.0%
Population
8,739 → 8,361
down 4.3%
Renter share
44.5% → 43.6%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
59% → 61.3%
+2.3 pts
Median age
33.8 → 35.7
+1.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $65,665 to $84,066 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.0% shift. The population has contracted by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 8,739 residents to roughly 8,361. College-educated residents now make up 61.3% of adults here, versus 59% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35222 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,414/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($84,066/yr), ZIP 35222 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 34.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35222?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35222 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,414. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35222's median rent of $1,414/mo is $551 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35222 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35222 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #61 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,414/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,414/mo in ZIP 35222. The local median household income is $84,066/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35222?

Rent in ZIP 35222 has increased 34.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35222 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,414/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($84,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35222 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.6% of ZIP 35222 households are renters, while 56.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35222 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35222 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35222 is pricier than Birmingham as a whole. At $1,414/mo, it's $55 above the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35222 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,414/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 35222's median household income ($84,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35222 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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