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ZIP 35601

Part of Decatur, AL
Pop. 35,449·Morgan County·103rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,096/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$869
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ZIP 35601 · $1,096
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$990/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
$13,152/yr
At $1,096/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMorgan County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35601 (Decatur, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,449
Median income
$51,429
Median age
36.6
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
24.4%
23.7%
24.2%
12.7%
15%
Under 1824.4%
18–3423.7%
35–5424.2%
55–6412.7%
65+15%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
48.4%
27.2%
24%
White48.4%
Black27.2%
Hispanic24%
Education (25+)
21%
30.1%
30.8%
18.1%
No HS diploma21%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+18.1%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35601 in Decatur, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,776 → $51,429
up 12.3%
Population
34,682 → 35,449
up 2.2%
Renter share
40% → 42.2%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 18.1%
-1.6 pts
Median age
37.4 → 36.6
-0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,776 to $51,429 across the same window, up 12.3% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 34,682 residents to roughly 35,449. Renters now make up 42.2% of households, compared with 40% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35601 covers Decatur, AL. The median rent here is $1,096/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($51,429/yr), ZIP 35601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35601 (Decatur, AL) is $1,096. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35601's median rent of $1,096/mo is $869 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35601 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #103 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,096/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,096/mo in ZIP 35601. The local median household income is $51,429/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35601?

Rent in ZIP 35601 has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35601 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,096/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($51,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of ZIP 35601 households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35601 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 35601 is pricier than Decatur as a whole. At $1,096/mo, it's $14 above the Decatur citywide median of $1,082/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,096/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 35601's median household income ($51,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35601 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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