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ZIP 35613

Part of Athens, AL
Pop. 25,523·Limestone County·6th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,966/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$1
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ZIP 35613 · $1,966
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,400/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
$23,592/yr
At $1,966/mo median
Location
CityAthens
StateAL
CountyLimestone County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35613 (Athens, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,523
Median income
$100,845
Median age
42.9
Renters
13.3%
Age distribution
20.4%
20.3%
24.6%
15.6%
19.2%
Under 1820.4%
18–3420.3%
35–5424.6%
55–6415.6%
65+19.2%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
83.5%
White83.5%
Black6.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian1.1%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
21.8%
32.3%
36.7%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
86.7%
13.3%
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35613 in Athens, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,512 → $100,845
up 19.3%
Population
20,475 → 25,523
up 24.7%
Renter share
13.6% → 13.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 36.7%
+3.6 pts
Median age
44.4 → 42.9
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $84,512 to $100,845 across the same window, up 19.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35613 in Athens, AL adding about 5,048 residents over the five-year window, up 24.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.1% to 36.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35613 covers Athens, AL. The median rent here is $1,966/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($100,845/yr), ZIP 35613 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35613?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35613 (Athens, AL) is $1,966. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35613 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35613's median rent of $1,966/mo is $1 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35613 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35613 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #6 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,966/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35613?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,966/mo in ZIP 35613. The local median household income is $100,845/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35613?

Rent in ZIP 35613 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35613 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35613 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,966/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($100,845/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35613 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35613 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.3% of ZIP 35613 households are renters, while 86.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35613 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35613 compare to the rest of Athens?

ZIP 35613 is pricier than Athens as a whole. At $1,966/mo, it's $498 above the Athens citywide median of $1,468/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35613 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35613 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,966/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 35613's median household income ($100,845/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35613 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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