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ZIP 35235

Pop. 20,526·Jefferson County·66th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,391/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$574
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ZIP 35235 · $1,391
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,360/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
$16,692/yr
At $1,391/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 (+2.4% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35235 (Birmingham, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,526
Median income
$63,295
Median age
39.6
Renters
34.5%
Age distribution
24.6%
20%
26.6%
16.9%
Under 1824.6%
18–3420%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.9%
65+16.9%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
26.8%
65.8%
White26.8%
Black65.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian3%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
28.1%
35.8%
29.1%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
65.5%
34.5%
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35235 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,093 → $1,391
up 27.3%
Income
$58,246 → $63,295
up 8.7%
Population
21,357 → 20,526
down 3.9%
Renter share
32.1% → 34.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 29.1%
+1.1 pts
Median age
36.6 → 39.6
+3.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 35235 in Birmingham, AL has climbed 27.3% since 2021, going from about $1,093 per month to roughly $1,391 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35235 in Birmingham, AL now reports about $63,295, up from $58,246 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,357 to 20,526 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.9% change. About 34.5% of households rent today, against 32.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 35235 in Birmingham, AL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35235 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,391/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($63,295/yr), ZIP 35235 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35235?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35235 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,391. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35235's median rent of $1,391/mo is $574 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35235 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35235 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #66 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,391/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35235?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,391/mo in ZIP 35235. The local median household income is $63,295/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35235?

Rent in ZIP 35235 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35235 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,391/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($63,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35235 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.5% of ZIP 35235 households are renters, while 65.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35235 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35235 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35235 is pricier than Birmingham as a whole. At $1,391/mo, it's $32 above the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35235 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,391/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 35235's median household income ($63,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35235 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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