ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35759

Part of Meridianville, AL

Pop. 14,103·Madison County·18th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,722/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-1.1%

vs US Median

-$210

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 35759 · $1,722

More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35759 changed +0.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,880) is $2,572 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,090); a 4-bedroom is $2,610.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35811, 5 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,402/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35759. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,664/yr

At $1,722/mo median

Location

CityMeridianville

StateAL

CountyMadison County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -1.1% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35759 covers Meridianville, AL. The median rent here is $1,722/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($102,880/yr), ZIP 35759 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,722/mo in ZIP 35759. The local median household income is $102,880/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35759?

Rent in ZIP 35759 has been roughly flat over the past year, a +0.1% change.

How does ZIP 35759 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35759 is one of the pricier among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #18 of 116 at $1,722/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35759 changed +0.1%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.