ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35233

Part of Birmingham, AL

Pop. 3,570·Jefferson County·37th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,605/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$327

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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ZIP 35233 · $1,605

More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,400

1 BR

$1,580

2 BR

$1,730

3 BR

$2,160

4 BR+

$2,460

Research median

$1,730/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

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35233 changed +6.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,336) is $1,508 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,400); a 1-bedroom is $1,580.

Rank in Birmingham

9th cheapest of 11 ZIP codes in Birmingham.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35203, 1 mile away, rents for 14% less ($1,384/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35233. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,260/yr

At $1,605/mo median

Location

CityBirmingham

StateAL

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35233 (Birmingham, AL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

3,570

Median income

$60,336

Median age

27.5

Renters

92.8%

Age distribution

81.7%

13.8%

18–3481.7%

35–5413.8%

55–642.6%

65+1.7%

Gender

42.5%

57.5%

Male42.5%

Female57.5%

Race & ethnicity

47.5%

25.9%

15.1%

White47.5%

Black25.9%

Hispanic8.4%

Asian15.1%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

16.7%

79%

HS diploma4.2%

Some college16.7%

Bachelor's+79%

Housing tenure

92.8%

Owner7.2%

Renter92.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35233 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income

$44,394 → $60,336

up 35.9%

Population

2,469 → 3,570

up 44.6%

Renter share

86.2% → 92.8%

+6.6 pts

Bachelor's+

82% → 79%

-3.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $44,394 to $60,336 across the same window, up 35.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 44.6% since 2021, moving from about 2,469 residents to roughly 3,570. Renters now make up 92.8% of households, compared with 86.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 79% of adults here, versus 82% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35233 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,605/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($60,336/yr), ZIP 35233 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35233?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,605/mo in ZIP 35233. The local median household income is $60,336/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35233?

Rent in ZIP 35233 has risen 6.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 35233 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35233 is one of the pricier among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #37 of 116 at $1,605/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35233 changed +6.9%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.