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ZIP 35803

Pop. 29,197·Madison County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,673/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$292
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ZIP 35803 · $1,673
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,390/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
$20,076/yr
At $1,673/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35803 (Huntsville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,197
Median income
$100,846
Median age
44.6
Renters
16.6%
Age distribution
18.9%
18.6%
25.9%
14.9%
21.6%
Under 1818.9%
18–3418.6%
35–5425.9%
55–6414.9%
65+21.6%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
82%
White82%
Black3.4%
Hispanic6%
Asian3.4%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
16.2%
25.2%
55.6%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+55.6%
Housing tenure
83.4%
16.6%
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35803 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,951 → $100,846
up 18.7%
Population
27,990 → 29,197
up 4.3%
Renter share
19.5% → 16.6%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
51.5% → 55.6%
+4.1 pts
Median age
45.5 → 44.6
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35803 in Huntsville, AL now reports about $100,846, up from $84,951 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 27,990 residents to roughly 29,197. Renters now make up 16.6% of households, compared with 19.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 55.6% of adults here, versus 51.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35803 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,673/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($100,846/yr), ZIP 35803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35803 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,673. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35803's median rent of $1,673/mo is $292 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35803 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35803 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #32 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,673/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,673/mo in ZIP 35803. The local median household income is $100,846/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35803?

Rent in ZIP 35803 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35803 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,673/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($100,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.6% of ZIP 35803 households are renters, while 83.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35803 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35803 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35803 is pricier than Huntsville as a whole. At $1,673/mo, it's $351 above the Huntsville citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,673/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 35803's median household income ($100,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35803 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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