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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 35217, Alabama?

$933/month 11.7%vs 2023 ($835)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 35217, Alabama (ZIP 35217) is $933/month (±$106), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $120,400 (±$15,280), and the median household income is $40,486/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 35217

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$933
Median Home Value$120,400
Median Household Income$40,486
Total Housing Units5,206
Renter-Occupied Units2,733
Renter-Occupied Share52%
Households Paying 50%+ Income594 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)2.7%

How does ZIP 35217 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Alabama.

Higher rent than 61% of ZIP codes in Alabama · 198th 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
… 194 more …
198ZCTA5 35217(you are here)$933
… 302 more …
501ZCTA5 36003$375
502ZCTA5 35984$358
503ZCTA5 36919$290

Geography

ZIP 35217 is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

It covers part of Tarrant city, Alabama.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 35217, Alabama?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 35217, Alabama (ZIP 35217) is $933/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 35217, Alabama?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 35217, 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 35217, Alabama?

The median home value in ZCTA5 35217, Alabama (ZIP 35217) is $120,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 35217 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 35217, Alabama, 594 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 35217, Alabama?

The median household income in ZCTA5 35217, Alabama is $40,486/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 $933 has a margin of error of ±$106. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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