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ZIP 35226

Part of Hoover, AL
Pop. 38,588·Jefferson County·4th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$2,013/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$48
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ZIP 35226 · $2,013
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,620/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
$24,156/yr
At $2,013/mo median
Location
CityHoover
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35226 (Hoover, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 69.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,588
Median income
$124,516
Median age
37.7
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
26.8%
18.1%
29%
14.2%
Under 1826.8%
18–3418.1%
35–5429%
55–6411.8%
65+14.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
75.1%
White75.1%
Black11.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian8%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
19%
69.3%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma9.1%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+69.3%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35226 in Hoover, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,509 → $124,516
up 8.7%
Population
38,064 → 38,588
up 1.4%
Renter share
21.3% → 16.7%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
66.7% → 69.3%
+2.6 pts
Median age
36.9 → 37.7
+0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $124,516 today, compared with $114,509 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 38,064 to 38,588 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 16.7% of households rent today, against 21.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 66.7% to 69.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35226 covers Hoover, AL. The median rent here is $2,013/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($124,516/yr), ZIP 35226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35226 (Hoover, AL) is $2,013. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35226's median rent of $2,013/mo is $48 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35226 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35226 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #4 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $2,013/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,013/mo in ZIP 35226. The local median household income is $124,516/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35226?

Rent in ZIP 35226 has increased 24.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35226 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,013/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($124,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of ZIP 35226 households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35226 compare to the rest of Hoover?

ZIP 35226 is pricier than Hoover as a whole. At $2,013/mo, it's $635 above the Hoover citywide median of $1,378/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,013/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 35226's median household income ($124,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35226 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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