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ZIP 35243

Pop. 18,176·Jefferson County·9th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,875/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$90
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ZIP 35243 · $1,875
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,690/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
$22,500/yr
At $1,875/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35243 (Birmingham, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 72.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,176
Median income
$99,645
Median age
39.2
Renters
45.9%
Age distribution
21.8%
22.9%
26.7%
19.8%
Under 1821.8%
18–3422.9%
35–5426.7%
55–648.8%
65+19.8%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
85.2%
White85.2%
Black6.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian2.1%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
15.5%
72.4%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college15.5%
Bachelor's+72.4%
Housing tenure
54.1%
45.9%
Owner54.1%
Renter45.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35243 in Birmingham, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,317 → $99,645
up 6.8%
Population
17,532 → 18,176
up 3.7%
Renter share
43.2% → 45.9%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
70.6% → 72.4%
+1.8 pts
Median age
39.7 → 39.2
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $93,317 to $99,645 across the same window, up 6.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,532 to 18,176 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% change. About 45.9% of households rent today, against 43.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35243 covers Birmingham, AL. The median rent here is $1,875/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($99,645/yr), ZIP 35243 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35243?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35243 (Birmingham, AL) is $1,875. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35243 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35243's median rent of $1,875/mo is $90 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35243 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35243 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #9 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,875/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35243?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,875/mo in ZIP 35243. The local median household income is $99,645/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35243?

Rent in ZIP 35243 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35243 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35243 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,875/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($99,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35243 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35243 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.9% of ZIP 35243 households are renters, while 54.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35243 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35243 compare to the rest of Birmingham?

ZIP 35243 is pricier than Birmingham as a whole. At $1,875/mo, it's $516 above the Birmingham citywide median of $1,359/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35243 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35243 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,875/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 35243's median household income ($99,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35243 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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