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ZIP 35224

Pop. 4,739·Jefferson County·74th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,110/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$855
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35224 · $1,110
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,110/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$13,320/yr
At $1,110/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Rents are softening (down 1.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.8% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35224 (McDonald Chapel, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,739
Median income
$42,639
Median age
39.8
Renters
35.7%
Age distribution
24.1%
17.5%
33.1%
14.4%
Under 1824.1%
18–3417.5%
35–5433.1%
55–6411%
65+14.4%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
24%
66.1%
White24%
Black66.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
12.4%
39.1%
38.6%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma39.1%
Some college38.6%
Bachelor's+9.9%
Housing tenure
64.3%
35.7%
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35224 in McDonald Chapel, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,679 → $42,639
down 6.7%
Population
5,535 → 4,739
down 14.4%
Renter share
45.6% → 35.7%
-9.9 pts
Bachelor's+
10.4% → 9.9%
-0.5 pts
Median age
39.3 → 39.8
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35224 in McDonald Chapel, AL now reports about $42,639, up from $45,679 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,535 to 4,739 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% change. About 35.7% of households rent today, against 45.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 35224 covers McDonald Chapel, AL. The median rent here is $1,110/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($42,639/yr), ZIP 35224 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35224?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35224 (McDonald Chapel, AL) is $1,110. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35224's median rent of $1,110/mo is $855 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35224 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35224 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #74 out of 127 ZIPs at $1,110/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,110/mo in ZIP 35224. The local median household income is $42,639/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35224?

Rent in ZIP 35224 has decreased 1.8% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35224 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,110/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($42,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35224 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.7% of ZIP 35224 households are renters, while 64.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 35224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35224 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,110/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 35224's median household income ($42,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35224 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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