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ZIP 35759

Pop. 14,103·Madison County·17th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,809/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$156
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ZIP 35759 · $1,809
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,610
Research median
$1,620/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
$21,708/yr
At $1,809/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.2% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35759 (Meridianville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,103
Median income
$102,880
Median age
39.1
Renters
9.3%
Age distribution
24.5%
20.4%
27.4%
15.1%
12.6%
Under 1824.5%
18–3420.4%
35–5427.4%
55–6415.1%
65+12.6%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
56%
26.1%
White56%
Black26.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian2.9%
Other10.1%
Education (25+)
22.8%
23.1%
44.6%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+44.6%
Housing tenure
90.7%
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35759 in Meridianville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,165 → $102,880
up 15.4%
Population
10,557 → 14,103
up 33.6%
Renter share
5% → 9.3%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
40.6% → 44.6%
+4.0 pts
Median age
40.9 → 39.1
-1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35759 in Meridianville, AL now reports about $102,880, up from $89,165 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35759 in Meridianville, AL adding about 3,546 residents over the five-year window, up 33.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 5% to 9.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.6% to 44.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35759 covers Meridianville, AL. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($102,880/yr), ZIP 35759 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35759?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35759 (Meridianville, AL) is $1,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35759 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35759's median rent of $1,809/mo is $156 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35759 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35759 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #17 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35759?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 35759. The local median household income is $102,880/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35759?

Rent in ZIP 35759 has decreased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35759 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35759 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,809/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($102,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35759 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35759 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.3% of ZIP 35759 households are renters, while 90.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35759 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35759 compare to the rest of Meridianville?

ZIP 35759 is pricier than Meridianville as a whole. At $1,809/mo, it's $9 above the Meridianville citywide median of $1,800/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35759 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35759 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,809/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 35759's median household income ($102,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35759 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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