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ZIP 35228

Part of Midfield, AL
Pop. 10,216·Jefferson County·95th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,176/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$789
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 35228 · $1,176
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,112/yr
At $1,176/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +0.0% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35228 in Midfield, AL now reports about $50,815, up from $43,283 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 36.2% to 41.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35228 covers Midfield, AL. The median rent here is $1,176/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($50,815/yr), ZIP 35228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35228 (Midfield, AL) is $1,176. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35228's median rent of $1,176/mo is $789 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35228 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35228 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #95 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,176/mo.

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 $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,176/mo in ZIP 35228. The local median household income is $50,815/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35228?

Rent in ZIP 35228 has increased 9.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35228 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,176/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($50,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.2% of ZIP 35228 households are renters, while 58.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35228 compare to the rest of Midfield?

ZIP 35228 is pricier than Midfield as a whole. At $1,176/mo, it's $31 above the Midfield citywide median of $1,145/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,176/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 35228's median household income ($50,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35228 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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