Gross rental yield of 5.4% — ranked #106 of 132 Alabama ZIP codes. June 2026 data.
| Metric | 1-year change | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | +3.2% | +23.2% |
| Market rent | +3.6% | — |
Metro: Birmingham-Hoover, AL · County: Jefferson County · Annual rent: $24,156
Similar home values, sorted by yield — the cheapest way to see if 35226 is actually the better buy.
| ZIP | City | ST | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | P/R | Value 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36532 | Fairhope | AL | $471,582 | $2,242 | 5.71% | 17.5 | +0.6% |
| 36830 | Auburn | AL | $437,870 | $1,835 | 5.03% | 19.9 | +3.9% |
| 35763 | Owens Cross Roads | AL | $444,824 | $1,783 | 4.81% | 20.8 | +1.4% |
| 36542 | Gulf Shores | AL | $462,053 | $1,838 | 4.77% | 21.0 | -1.5% |
| 35406 | Tuscaloosa | AL | $459,837 | $1,587 | 4.14% | 24.1 | +2.1% |
| 35216 | Vestavia Hills | AL | $420,384 | $1,359 | 3.88% | 25.8 | +3.9% |
| 35741 | Huntsville | AL | $414,041 | $1,340 | 3.88% | 25.7 | -1.0% |
| 35244 | Hoover | AL | $482,584 | $1,342 | 3.34% | 30.0 | +2.6% |
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