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ZIP 35233

Pop. 3,570·Jefferson County·39th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,617/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$348
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ZIP 35233 · $1,617
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,404/yr
At $1,617/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, +0.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35233 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,617/mo as of July 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 decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35233?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35233 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,617. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35233 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35233's median rent of $1,617/mo is $348 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35233 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35233 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #39 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,617/mo.

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 $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,617/mo in ZIP 35233. The local median household income is $60,336/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35233?

Rent in ZIP 35233 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35233 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35233 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,617/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($60,336/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35233 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35233 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 92.8% of ZIP 35233 households are renters, while 7.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35233 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35233 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35233 is pricier than Birmingham as a whole. At $1,617/mo, it's $258 above the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35233 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35233 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,617/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 35233's median household income ($60,336/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35233 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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