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ZIP 35801

Pop. 23,357·Madison County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,448/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.4%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$517
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ZIP 35801 · $1,448
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,430/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
$17,376/yr
At $1,448/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.4% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35801 (Huntsville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,357
Median income
$105,585
Median age
40.6
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
17.4%
23.4%
27%
13.6%
18.6%
Under 1817.4%
18–3423.4%
35–5427%
55–6413.6%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
83.4%
White83.4%
Black6.1%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian1.3%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
13.3%
19.8%
58.4%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma13.3%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+58.4%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35801 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,045 → $1,448
up 38.6%
Income
$85,880 → $105,585
up 22.9%
Population
25,145 → 23,357
down 7.1%
Renter share
34.8% → 32.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
52.9% → 58.4%
+5.5 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.6
+1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 35801 in Huntsville, AL has climbed from $1,045 to $1,448, a 38.6% change over five years. Median household income rose from $85,880 to $105,585 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 7.1% since 2021, moving from about 25,145 residents to roughly 23,357. Renters now make up 32.1% of households, compared with 34.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 58.4% of adults here, versus 52.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 35801 in Huntsville, AL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35801 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,448/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($105,585/yr), ZIP 35801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35801 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,448. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35801's median rent of $1,448/mo is $517 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35801 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35801 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #52 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,448/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,448/mo in ZIP 35801. The local median household income is $105,585/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35801?

Rent in ZIP 35801 has increased 10.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35801 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,448/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($105,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 35801 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35801 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35801 is pricier than Huntsville as a whole. At $1,448/mo, it's $126 above the Huntsville citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,448/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 35801's median household income ($105,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35801 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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