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ZIP 35244

Part of Hoover, AL
Pop. 38,217·Shelby County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,342/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$623
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ZIP 35244 · $1,342
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,560/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
$16,104/yr
At $1,342/mo median
Location
CityHoover
StateAL
CountyShelby 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 (-0.3% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35244 (Hoover, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,217
Median income
$113,450
Median age
38.2
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
23.5%
20.7%
28.5%
15.6%
Under 1823.5%
18–3420.7%
35–5428.5%
55–6411.8%
65+15.6%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
68.5%
19.4%
White68.5%
Black19.4%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian4.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
24.1%
62.3%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+62.3%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35244 in Hoover, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,057 → $1,342
up 27.0%
Income
$97,668 → $113,450
up 16.2%
Population
36,121 → 38,217
up 5.8%
Renter share
28.6% → 29.6%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
57.2% → 62.3%
+5.1 pts
Median age
38.8 → 38.2
-0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 35244 in Hoover, AL has climbed by $285 per month, settling near $1,342 after starting the period at $1,057. Median household income grew from $97,668 to $113,450 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.8 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 36,121 to 38,217 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 57.2% to 62.3%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 35244 in Hoover, AL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35244 covers Hoover, AL. The median rent here is $1,342/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($113,450/yr), ZIP 35244 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35244?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35244 (Hoover, AL) is $1,342. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35244 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35244's median rent of $1,342/mo is $623 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35244 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35244 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #73 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,342/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35244?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,342/mo in ZIP 35244. The local median household income is $113,450/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35244?

Rent in ZIP 35244 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35244 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35244 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,342/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($113,450/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35244 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35244 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of ZIP 35244 households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35244 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35244 compare to the rest of Hoover?

ZIP 35244 is more affordable than Hoover overall. At $1,342/mo, it's $36 below the Hoover citywide median of $1,378/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35244 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35244 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,342/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 35244's median household income ($113,450/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35244 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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