ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35228

Part of Midfield, AL

Pop. 10,216·Jefferson County·99th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,103/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.5%

vs US Median

-$829

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ZIP 35228 · $1,103

More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$930

1 BR

$1,050

2 BR

$1,150

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR+

$1,640

Research median

$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 35228 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35228 changed +5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,815) is $1,270 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,150); a 3-bedroom is $1,440.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35228. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,236/yr

At $1,103/mo median

Location

CityMidfield

StateAL

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35228 (Midfield, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

10,216

Median income

$50,815

Median age

38.8

Renters

41.2%

Age distribution

22.8%

23.9%

22.1%

16.1%

15.1%

Under 1822.8%

18–3423.9%

35–5422.1%

55–6416.1%

65+15.1%

Gender

38.9%

61.1%

Male38.9%

Female61.1%

Race & ethnicity

89.3%

White4.4%

Black89.3%

Hispanic4.3%

Other2%

Education (25+)

35.6%

32.9%

20.5%

No HS diploma10.9%

HS diploma35.6%

Some college32.9%

Bachelor's+20.5%

Housing tenure

58.8%

41.2%

Owner58.8%

Renter41.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 35228 in Midfield, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$858 → $1,103

up 28.6%

Income

$43,283 → $50,815

up 17.4%

Population

10,152 → 10,216

up 0.6%

Renter share

36.2% → 41.2%

+5.0 pts

Bachelor's+

20.7% → 20.5%

-0.2 pts

Median age

40.2 → 38.8

-1.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 35228 in Midfield, AL has shifted from $858 to $1,103, up 28.6% since 2023. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35228 in Midfield, AL now reports about $50,815, up from $43,283 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 36.2% to 41.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 35228 in Midfield, AL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35228 covers Midfield, AL. The median rent here is $1,103/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($50,815/yr), ZIP 35228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,103/mo in ZIP 35228. The local median household income is $50,815/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35228?

Rent in ZIP 35228 has risen 5.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2023.

How does ZIP 35228 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35228 is one of the more affordable among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #99 of 116 at $1,103/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35228 changed +5.7%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.