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ZIP 35603

Part of Decatur, AL
Pop. 32,179·Morgan County·96th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,164/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$801
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ZIP 35603 · $1,164
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,000/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
$13,968/yr
At $1,164/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMorgan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35603 (Decatur, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,179
Median income
$81,490
Median age
42
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
24%
16.3%
25.1%
14.1%
20.5%
Under 1824%
18–3416.3%
35–5425.1%
55–6414.1%
65+20.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
74.4%
14.8%
White74.4%
Black14.8%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian1.1%
Other2%
Education (25+)
29.9%
32.6%
28.3%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+28.3%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35603 in Decatur, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,453 → $81,490
up 24.5%
Population
32,186 → 32,179
up 0.0%
Renter share
26.9% → 26.1%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 28.3%
+0.1 pts
Median age
44.5 → 42
-2.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35603 in Decatur, AL now reports about $81,490, up from $65,453 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35603 covers Decatur, AL. The median rent here is $1,164/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($81,490/yr), ZIP 35603 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35603?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35603 (Decatur, AL) is $1,164. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35603 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35603's median rent of $1,164/mo is $801 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35603 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35603 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #96 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,164/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35603?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,164/mo in ZIP 35603. The local median household income is $81,490/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35603?

Rent in ZIP 35603 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35603 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35603 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,164/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($81,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35603 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35603 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 35603 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35603 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35603 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 35603 is pricier than Decatur as a whole. At $1,164/mo, it's $82 above the Decatur citywide median of $1,082/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35603 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35603 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,164/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 35603's median household income ($81,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35603 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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