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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama?

$1,190/month 3.4%vs 2023 ($1,151)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama (ZIP 35061) is $1,190/month (±$542), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $166,000 (±$61,428), and the median household income is $69,432/year. The unemployment rate in Jefferson County, Alabama was 2.7% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 35061

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,190
Median Home Value$166,000
Median Household Income$69,432
Total Housing Units448
Renter-Occupied Units124
Renter-Occupied Share28%
Households Paying 50%+ Income28 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)2.7%

How does ZIP 35061 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Alabama.

Higher rent than 88% of ZIP codes in Alabama · 64th of 503

Cheapest: ZCTA5 36003($375)
Priciest: ZCTA5 35763($2,297)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 35763$2,297
2ZCTA5 36856$2,114
3ZCTA5 36113$2,013
… 60 more …
64ZCTA5 35061(you are here)$1,190
… 436 more …
501ZCTA5 36003$375
502ZCTA5 35984$358
503ZCTA5 36919$290

Geography

ZIP 35061 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

It covers part of Birmingham city, Alabama.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama (ZIP 35061) is $1,190/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama?

The median home value in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama (ZIP 35061) is $166,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 35061 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 35061, Alabama, 28 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama?

The median household income in ZCTA5 35061, Alabama is $69,432/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,190 has a margin of error of ±$542. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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