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ZIP 35802

Pop. 23,858·Madison County·84th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,275/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$690
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ZIP 35802 · $1,275
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$2,060
Research median
$1,280/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,300/yr
At $1,275/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35802 (Huntsville, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,858
Median income
$76,324
Median age
40.5
Renters
46%
Age distribution
18.6%
24.3%
19.7%
13.9%
23.5%
Under 1818.6%
18–3424.3%
35–5419.7%
55–6413.9%
65+23.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
76.2%
12.8%
White76.2%
Black12.8%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1.9%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
32.1%
52.8%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma9.8%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+52.8%
Housing tenure
54%
46%
Owner54%
Renter46%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35802 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,208 → $76,324
up 18.9%
Population
23,629 → 23,858
up 1.0%
Renter share
47.2% → 46%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
49.5% → 52.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
42.6 → 40.5
-2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $64,208 to $76,324 across the same window, up 18.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35802 in Huntsville, AL adding about 229 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.5% to 52.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35802 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,275/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($76,324/yr), ZIP 35802 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35802 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,275. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35802's median rent of $1,275/mo is $690 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35802 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #84 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,275/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,275/mo in ZIP 35802. The local median household income is $76,324/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35802?

Rent in ZIP 35802 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35802 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,275/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($76,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35802 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46% of ZIP 35802 households are renters, while 54% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35802 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35802 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35802 is more affordable than Huntsville overall. At $1,275/mo, it's $47 below the Huntsville citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,275/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 35802's median household income ($76,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35802 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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