Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 35209, Alabama?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 35209, Alabama (ZIP 35209) is $1,318/month (±$56), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $504,600 (±$36,027), and the median household income is $71,439/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 35209
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,318 |
| Median Home Value | $504,600 |
| Median Household Income | $71,439 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,175 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 6,790 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 52% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,879 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 2.7% |
How does ZIP 35209 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Alabama.
Higher rent than 92% of ZIP codes in Alabama · 42th of 503
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 35763 | $2,297 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 36856 | $2,114 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 36113 | $2,013 |
| … 38 more … | ||
| 42 | ZCTA5 35209(you are here) | $1,318 |
| … 458 more … | ||
| 501 | ZCTA5 36003 | $375 |
| 502 | ZCTA5 35984 | $358 |
| 503 | ZCTA5 36919 | $290 |
Geography
ZIP 35209 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
It covers part of Homewood city, Alabama.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 35209, Alabama?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 35209, Alabama (ZIP 35209) is $1,318/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 35209, Alabama?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 35209, 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 35209, Alabama?
The median home value in ZCTA5 35209, Alabama (ZIP 35209) is $504,600 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 35209 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 35209, Alabama, 1,879 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 35209, Alabama?
The median household income in ZCTA5 35209, Alabama is $71,439/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 $1,318 has a margin of error of ±$56. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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